Who loses weight in a weight gain prevention program? A comparison of weight losers and weight maintainers at 3 years.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline F. Hayes ◽  
Gregory B. Russell ◽  
Deborah F. Tate ◽  
Mark A. Espeland ◽  
Jessica Gokee LaRose ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Weight Gain Prevention

Impact of a workplace holiday weight gain prevention program

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark G Wilson ◽  
Heather M Padilla ◽  
Lu Meng ◽  
Carmen N Daniel
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
State Government ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Weight Gain Prevention ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Holiday Season ◽  
Average Worker ◽  
Workplace Setting

Background: The average worker gains 2–3 lb (0.9–1.4 kg) a year, about half of which is gained during the fall holiday season (Halloween through New Year’s). Aim: The aim of the study was to conduct a pilot test of a weight gain prevention program that was implemented in a workplace setting during the fall holiday season. Methods: 239 state government employees participated in a weight gain prevention program offered during the fall holiday season. The program was a 10-week, team-based program that consisted of self-monitoring, regular weigh-ins, a team challenge, and organizational support. Weight was measured at baseline, every two weeks during the program, and post-program. Results: Participants lost a significant amount of weight (from 196.7 lb/89.2 kg to 192.3 lb/87.2 kg) during the program. Positive changes were observed in physical activity and eating behaviors. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that a weight gain prevention program during a high risk period (fall holiday season) can be effective.

scholarly journals Smoking relapse and weight gain prevention program for postmenopausal weight-concerned women: A pilot study

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 107-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy L. Copeland ◽  
Megan A. McVay ◽  
Pamela D. Martin ◽  
Carla J. Rash ◽  
Darla E. Kendzor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Weight Gain Prevention ◽  
Smoking Relapse

scholarly journals Examining Heterogeneity of Outcomes in a Weight Gain Prevention Program for Young Adults

Obesity ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 521-528
Author(s):  
Rena R. Wing ◽  
Gregory B. Russell ◽  
Deborah F. Tate ◽  
Mark A. Espeland ◽  
Jessica Gokee LaRose ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Weight Gain Prevention

Behavioral and Cognitive Effects of a Worksite-Based Weight Gain Prevention Program: The NHF-NRG In Balance-Project

2009 ◽  
Vol 51 (12) ◽  
pp. 1437-1446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lydia Kwak ◽  
Stef P. J. Kremers ◽  
Tommy L. S. Visscher ◽  
Marleen A. van Baak ◽  
Johannes Brug
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Weight Gain Prevention ◽  
Cognitive Effects

scholarly journals Formative work to design a digital learning self-assessment and feedback tool to prevent weight gain among college students

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 205520762097945
Author(s):  
Melissa A Napolitano ◽  
Sarah Beth Lynch ◽  
Meghan N Mavredes ◽  
Benjamin D Shambon ◽  
Laurie Posey
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Usability Testing ◽  
Formative Research ◽  
Weight Gain Prevention ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Prototype Development ◽  
Sugary Beverages

Objective While colleges have implemented brief, tailored interventions for health-risk areas such as alcohol prevention, theoretically-guided digital learning offerings for weight gain prevention have lagged behind in programming and implementation. Thus, the objective was to design and usability test a weight gain prevention digital learning platform for college students with modules targeting key nutrition and physical activity behaviors. Methods Development occurred in iterative phases: formative research, descriptive normative data collection, prototype development, and usability testing. Formative research consisted of background work and survey administration to incoming and current freshmen. Prototype development was guided by theories of behavior change and cognitive processing, and consisted of brief assessment and feedback using written text, graphs, and videos. Iterative usability testing was conducted. Results Current freshmen reported eating more quick order meals per week than incoming freshman, but fewer high-fat snacks and fewer sugary beverages. Current freshmen reported more sedentary time than incoming freshmen. Based on iterative testing results, eight behavioral targets were established: breakfast, high-fat snacks, fried foods, sugary beverages, fruit/vegetables, physical activity, pizza intake, and sedentary behavior. Initial usability testers indicated the modules were easy to understand, held their attention, and were somewhat novel. Analysis of qualitative feedback revealed themes related to content, layout, structure and suggested refinements to the modules. Conclusions A gap exists for evidence-based obesity prevention programs targeted to adolescents as they transition into adulthood. Brief, tailored digital learning interventions show promise towards addressing key behavioral nutrition and physical activity targets among students during the transition to college.

Patterns of weight change in a weight gain prevention study for young adults

Obesity ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline F. Hayes ◽  
Deborah F. Tate ◽  
Mark A. Espeland ◽  
Jessica Gokee LaRose ◽  
Amy A. Gorin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Weight Change ◽  
Weight Gain Prevention ◽  
Prevention Study
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