Dietary lapses are associated with meaningful elevations in daily caloric intake and added sugar consumption during a lifestyle modification intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Lapses from the dietary prescription in lifestyle modification interventions for overweight/obesity are common and impact weight loss outcomes. While it is expected that lapses influence weight via increased consumption, there are no studies that have evaluated how dietary lapses affect dietary intake during treatment. This study examined the association between daily lapses and daily energy and macronutrient intake during a lifestyle modification intervention.

Methods

This study used an intensive longitudinal design to observe participants throughout a 6-month lifestyle modification intervention. Participants (n = 32) were adults with overweight/obesity (body mass index 25-50 kg/m²) and a diagnosed cardiovascular disease risk factor (e.g., hypert

SUBMITTER: Goldstein SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9358737 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature