Specific food intake, fat and fiber intake, and behavioral correlates of BMI among overweight and obese members of a managed care organization.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The study examined correlates of body mass index (BMI) in overweight and obese members of a managed care organization seeking treatment for obesity. It assessed intake of specific foods, dietary fat or fiber, and behaviors attempted to control weight.

Methods

Participants were 508 men and 1293 women who were > 18 years and had a self-reported BMI > 27.0. This paper reports analyses of baseline and 24-month follow-up data from a randomized weight-loss trial. Cross-sectional and prospective relationships between BMI and behaviors were examined with regression analyses controlling for age and education.

Results

At baseline, hamburger and beef consumption were associated with higher BMI for men; for women, hamburger, fried chicken, hot dog, bacon or sausage, eg

SUBMITTER: Linde JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1684256 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature