Predictors of long-term weight loss trajectories during a behavioral weight loss intervention: An exploratory analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Substantial interindividual variability in response to behavioral weight loss interventions remains a critical challenge in obesity treatment. An improved understanding of the complex factors that contribute to this variability may improve obesity treatment outcomes.

Objective

To identify weight change trajectories during a behavioral weight loss intervention and to explore differences between trajectory groups in sociodemographic, biologic, behavioral, and psychosocial factors.

Methods

Adults (n = 170, 40 ± 9 years, BMI 34 ± 4 kg/m², 84% female) participated in an 18-month behavioral weight loss intervention. Weight was measured at 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, and 24 months. Among participants with at least two weights after baseline (n

SUBMITTER: Ostendorf DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8488452 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature