A Systematic Review of Interventions for Obesity Among Adults With Food Insecurity.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Food insecurity is associated with reduced dietary quality and excess weight gain. However, interventions that are effective for obesity among individuals with food insecurity are unclear. The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize studies in which authors examined interventions for obesity among adults with food insecurity.

Methods

PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and EMBASE were searched from inception to October 2022. Studies were included if their authors reported on nonpharmacological and nonsurgical interventions that focused on adults with food insecurity and overweight/obesity and reported weight loss.

Results

A total of 1360 titles were reviewed during the electronic search, and only 5 studies met inclusion criteria. There were 2 primary types

SUBMITTER: Bach R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11147955 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Feb 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature