Is Dietary Nonadherence Unique to Obesity and Weight Loss? Results From a Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Weight stigma is associated with poor dietary adherence, yet adherence is essential for weight loss and maintenance. This study aimed to determine differences in dietary adherence and perceived hunger between lean individuals and two groups of individuals with obesity.

Methods

In a 6-week outpatient dietary intervention (23 males; aged 48  [SD 14] years), lean participants (n = 23; BMI 23  [SD 2] kg/m² ) received a weight-maintaining energy needs (WMEN) diet, and participants with obesity (BMI 36  [SD 7]) were randomized to either WMEN (n = 18) or a 35% calorie-reduced (CR) diet (n = 19). All food was provided, and multiple adherence and hunger ratings were assessed daily and weekly on an outpatient basis and in person at twice-weekly visits (e.g., 24-ho

SUBMITTER: Stinson EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7644624 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature