scholarly journals A mixed methods approach to improving recruitment and engagement of emerging adults in behavioural weight loss programs

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 341-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. G. LaRose ◽  
K. M. Guthrie ◽  
A. Lanoye ◽  
D. F. Tate ◽  
E. Robichaud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Weight Loss Programs

89. Experience of Weight Loss Among Young Adults Who Underwent Bariatric Surgery as Adolescents: A Mixed-Methods Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. S47-S48
Author(s):  
Annalyn S. DeMello ◽  
Darlene E. Acorda ◽  
David Allen ◽  
Rahema Aman ◽  
Stephanie Sisley
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach

Participation of Female Emerging Adults in a Theory- and Evidence-Based Behavioral Weight Loss Program

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping H. Johnson ◽  
James J. Annesi
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Weight Loss Program ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Management Decision ◽  
Behavioral Weight Loss ◽  
Weight Loss Programs ◽  
Tangible Rewards

Emerging adults are less likely to participate in and more likely to drop out of behavioral weight loss programs. Thirty-five female emerging adults who dropped out of a behavioral weight loss program, Weight Loss For Life, completed an online survey. Main reasons for dropout relate to insufficient behavioral skills and unique characteristics of emerging adults, especially when in college (e.g., citing working and getting good grades to be more important than losing weight). Most desired >50% of program online, having virtual groups, and using small groups to model desirable behaviors. Around $140 and $180 seemed sufficient to them to encourage participation in all scheduled treatment sessions and reaching overall weight loss goal, respectively. Future behavioral weight loss programs for emerging adults may consider helping develop time management and task management, decision-making that focuses on longer term outcomes, and immediate tangible rewards similar to what college students typically receive after they complete each class assignment.

scholarly journals Adapting evidence-based behavioral weight loss programs for emerging adults: A pilot randomized controlled trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 870-887 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Gokee LaRose ◽  
Deborah F Tate ◽  
Autumn Lanoye ◽  
Joseph L Fava ◽  
Elissa Jelalian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Behavioral Weight Loss ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Weight Losses ◽  
Weight Loss Programs ◽  
Intent To Treat

Emerging adults are at high risk of obesity but behavioral weight loss programs do not meet their needs. Emerging adults ( N = 52, age = 22.3 ± 2 years, body mass index = 34.2 ± 5.5 kg/m2, 46.2% non-Hispanic White) were randomly assigned to one of three behavioral weight loss programs adapted based on formative work: face-to-face behavioral weight loss, web-based behavioral weight loss, or web plus optional community sessions (Hybrid). Assessments occurred at 0 and 3 months. Engagement and self-monitoring were highest in Hybrid. Intent-to-treat weight losses were −2.8 ± 2.9 percent in face-to-face behavioral weight loss, −2.2 ± 4.5 percent in web-based behavioral weight loss, and 4.8 ± 4.9 percent in Hybrid. Percent achieving ⩾5 percent weight loss was highest in Hybrid (63%). Findings suggest potential for adapted behavioral weight loss to promote engagement and weight loss in emerging adults.

scholarly journals Assessing US Registered Dietitians Knowledge and Perceptions of a Gluten-Free Diet: A Mixed Methods Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert G. Brannan ◽  
Hannah Helton ◽  
Elizabeth A. Beverly ◽  
Deborah Murray ◽  
Melissa Russell
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Sensitivity ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Registered Dietitians ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
The Public

Abstract Background The practice of gluten-free diets is on the rise, evidenced by the increase in gluten-free sales from $2.8 billion in 2015 to a projected $7.6 billion in 2020. People with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity are required to avoid gluten containing products. It is important that registered dietitians are knowledgeable about this topic due to the prevalence and popularity of the gluten-free diet by those with or without celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Methods A mixed methods approach using qualitative (focus group) was used to generate topics for a quantitative (survey) that assessed knowledge and perceptions of a gluten-free diet from a representative sample of 508 registered dietitians.ResultsOver 18% of respondents incorrectly identified gluten as a carbohydrate. Additionally, less than 80% of RDs correctly identified the presence or absence of gluten in semolina, spelt, kamut, and buckwheat. Regarding perceptions of a gluten-free diet, participants reported that the public is not aware of what gluten is, a gluten-free diet is not appropriate for the general public or weight loss, and the gluten-free diet is a fad when used outside of celiac disease and nonceliac gluten sensitivity.ConclusionsThere is a need for improved education of a gluten-free diet in the areas of sources of gluten, labeling, and gluten-related disorders among Registered Dietitians.

Weight-loss strategies used by baby boomer men: a mixed methods approach

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. C. S. James ◽  
C. K. Wirth ◽  
C. Harville ◽  
O. Efunbumi
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Baby Boomer ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Weight Loss Strategies

Responses to Two Weight-loss Programs Based on Approximating the Diet to the Ideal: Differences Associated with Increased Cereal or Vegetable Consumption

2006 ◽  
Vol 76 (6) ◽  
pp. 367-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ortega ◽  
Rodríguez-Rodríguez ◽  
Aparicio ◽  
Marín-Arias ◽  
López-Sobaler
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Dietary Intervention ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Control Programs ◽  
Weight Loss Programs ◽  
Spanish Women ◽  
The Ideal

The fight against excess weight and obesity is a health priority. The aim of this study was to analyze the anthropometric changes induced by two weight control programs based on approximating the diet to the theoretical ideal (increasing the consumption of foods with the largest differences between the recommended and observed intakes: cereals and vegetables – for which a minimum of 6 and 3 servings/day are recommended, respectively). The study subjects were 57 Spanish women with a body-mass index (BMI) of 24–35 kg/m², all of whom were randomly assigned to one of two slightly hypocaloric diets for a six-week period: diet V, in which the consumption of greens and vegetables was increased, or diet C, in which the consumption of cereals was increased. Dietetic and anthropometric data were collected at the start of the study and again at two and six weeks. The dietary intervention approximated the subjects’ energy provision from proteins, fats, and carbohydrates to those recommended. The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) improved with both diets. Reductions in body weight, BMI, and the amount of body fat (kg) were also achieved with both diets. Weight loss was 1.56 ± 0.93 kg and 1.02 ± 0.55 kg at two weeks with diet C and V respectively, and 2.8 ± 1.4 kg and 2.0 ± 1.3 kg at six weeks (p < 0.05). Approximating the diet to the theoretical ideal by increasing the consumption of vegetables or cereals may therefore be of use in weight control. In terms of weight loss and the improvement of the diet quality (energy profile and HEI), diet C was significantly more effective than diet V.

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