Effect of a Lifestyle Intervention on Cardiometabolic Health Among Emerging Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The prevalence of obesity has increased substantially among emerging adults, yet no previous large-scale behavioral weight loss trials have been conducted among this age group.

Objective

To test the effect of 2 theory-based motivational enhancements on weight loss within a primarily digital lifestyle intervention designed for emerging adults.

Design, setting, and participants

In this randomized clinical trial conducted at an academic medical research center, 382 participants aged 18 to 25 years with a body mass index (BMI; calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared) of 25 to 45 were enrolled between February 2, 2016, and February 6, 2019. Data collection was completed February 8, 2020. Analysis was performed on an intention-to-tre

SUBMITTER: LaRose JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9486452 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature