Changes in Cardiovascular Risk Factors Over 6 Years in Young Adults in a Randomized Trial of Weight Gain Prevention.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to determine the impact of weight gain prevention interventions on changes in cardiovascular risk factors over 6 years.

Methods

The Study of Novel Approaches to Weight Gain Prevention (SNAP) randomized 599 participants (ages 18-35; 46% with BMI 21-25; 54% with BMI 25-30) to Large Changes (produce buffer by losing 5-10 pounds initially), Small Changes (daily small changes in intake and activity) or Control and followed 355 participants with ongoing intervention and assessments through 6 years.

Results

There were no significant differences among interventions for changes in weight or cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors from baseline to 6 years. However, 44% of participants gained ≥5%, and only 14% lost ≥5% over 6 years. Weight changes, f

SUBMITTER: Wing RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7687606 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature