Association between the use of weight management strategies and weight change among Australian adults over 12 months: an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is a growing, global public health issue. This study aimed to describe the weight management strategies used by a sample of Australian adults; examine the socio-demographic characteristics of using each strategy; and examine whether use of each strategy was associated with 12-month weight change.

Methods

This observational study involved a community-based sample of 375 healthy adults (mean age: 40.1 ± 5.8 years, 56.8% female). Participants wore a Fitbit activity monitor, weighed themselves daily, and completed eight online surveys on socio-demographic characteristics. Participants also recalled their use of weight management strategies over the past month, at 8 timepoints during the 12-month study period.

Results

Most participants (81%) reported usi

SUBMITTER: Singh B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10391811 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature