Weight Perceptions and Adherence to Weight Control Practices in US Adults

Weight Perceptions and Adherence to Weight Control Practices in US Adults

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Main Author: DeMarco, Danielle Alena
Language:English
Published: The Ohio State University / OhioLINK 2011
Subjects:
Nutrition
weight loss
obesity
physical activity
dietary behaviors
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1306789861
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu13067898612021-08-03T06:02:58Z Weight Perceptions and Adherence to Weight Control Practices in US Adults DeMarco, Danielle Alena Nutrition weight loss obesity physical activity dietary behaviors The current obesity epidemic our society is facing remains at the forefront of the nation’s leading public health concerns. An estimated 66% of US adults are considered overweight or obese. Obesity leads to many health implications and is a risk factor for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and hypertension. Analysis of 1999-2006 NHANES data demonstrated that middle-aged US adults self-report their height and weight with a relatively high degree of accuracy, but not BMI. Further analyses indicated that females and obese individuals were more likely to underreport their weight. It was also apparent that people realize a dual approach is important for initiating weight loss, but the dietary and physical patterns revealed were not favorable for weight loss. These findings suggest that greater efforts may be necessary in order to properly equip obese individuals with the knowledge, tools and resources that will lead to successful weight loss. 2011-07-28 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1306789861 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1306789861 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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weight loss
obesity
physical activity
dietary behaviors
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weight loss
obesity
physical activity
dietary behaviors
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