Adult weight management patients' perceptions of family dynamics and weight status

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keeley J. Pratt ◽  
Megan Ferriby ◽  
Callie L. Brown ◽  
Sabrena Noria ◽  
Bradley Needleman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Management ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Family Dynamics ◽  
Adult Weight

scholarly journals Changes in Parent and Child Skin Carotenoids, Weight, and Dietary Behaviors over Parental Weight Management

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 2227
Author(s):  
Keeley J. Pratt ◽  
Emily B. Hill ◽  
Haley M. Kiser ◽  
Catherine E. VanFossen ◽  
Ashlea Braun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Management ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Family Meals ◽  
Parental Participation ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
Medical Weight Management

(1) The objective was to determine changes in parent–child (ages 7–18) dyad skin carotenoids spanning parental participation in a medical weight management program (WMP), and associations with parent BMI, child BMIz, fruit/vegetable intake, and family meals and patterns. (2) The study design was a longitudinal dyadic observational study with assessment at WMP initiation, mid-point (3-months), and conclusion (6-months). Twenty-three dyads initiated the study, 16 provided assessments at 3 months, and 11 at program conclusion. Associations between parent and child carotenoids (dependent variables) and parent BMI, child BMIz, increases in fruit/vegetable intake, and family meals and patterns were analyzed using Pearson’s correlations and independent samples t-tests. Repeated measures ANOVA assessed changes in weight status and carotenoids. (3) Parents experienced significant declines in BMI and skin carotenoid levels over 6 months. Parent and child carotenoids were correlated at each assessment. At initiation, parent BMI and carotenoids were inversely correlated, child carotenoids were associated with increased family meals, and never consuming an evening fast food or restaurant meal were associated with increased parent and child carotenoids. (4) Results demonstrate skin carotenoids are strongly correlated within dyads and may be associated with lower parental BMI and positive family meal practices.

scholarly journals Awareness and knowledge about weight status and management: results from the 1 d sensitization campaign ‘Obesity Day’ in northern Italy

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 1813-1822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michela Barichella ◽  
Alexis E Malavazos ◽  
Giuseppe Fatati ◽  
Emanuele Cereda
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Obese Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the awareness and knowledge about weight status and its management.DesignA 1 d cross-sectional survey. Basic anthropometric assessments (weight, height, BMI and waist circumference) and a self-administered questionnaire were considered.SettingNineteen Clinical Nutrition or Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders Units or Dietetics Services in the Italian region of Lombardy.SubjectsAll adults attending the ‘Obesity Day’ initiative.ResultsA total of 914 participants (605 female and 309 male) were recruited. Although most of the participants (83·5 %) considered obesity to be a disease, 38·5 % were likely to misperceive their weight status. In particular, 38·8 % of normal-weight adults believed themselves to be overweight, whereas 71·1 % and 37·5 % of classes I and II/III obese adults classified themselves as being overweight and mildly obese, respectively. However, most of the overweight (90·2 %), mildly (96·8 %) and moderately/severely obese adults (99·1 %) recognized the need to lose weight. In all, 37·8 % of the sample underestimated the role of physical activity in weight management. Interestingly, only 17·2 % of dieters (previous or current) declared being advised by their doctor to lose weight. Multivariate models revealed that higher age, low education and higher BMI were important determinants of poor weight control and management. In addition, previous dieting appeared not to provide better knowledge, whereas the role of physical activity was recognized mainly by those practising it.ConclusionsThe present study suggests that in Italy knowledge about weight management should be improved not only in the general population but also among health-care professionals. To confirm this finding, there is now the rationale for a nationally representative survey. New educational programmes can be designed on the basis of the information collected.

scholarly journals Registered Dietitian Wellness Insurance Benefit Makes a Difference in Adult Weight Management: A Pre-Post Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 02 (10) ◽  
pp. 1043-1047
Author(s):  
Linda Snetselaar ◽  
Karen L. Smith ◽  
Donna Hollinger ◽  
Esther Myers ◽  
Gwen Murphy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Management ◽  
Registered Dietitian ◽  
Adult Weight ◽  
Insurance Benefit

Psychometric Assessment of a Weight Management Social Provisions Survey in a Sample of Adults with Prediabetes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn E. Wilson ◽  
Tzeyu L. Michaud ◽  
Cynthia Castro Sweet ◽  
Jeffrey A. Katula ◽  
Fabio A. Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Acceptable Model ◽  
Original Survey ◽  
Correlated Factors ◽  
Social Provisions

Abstract Background: The relevance of social support for weight management is not well documented in people with prediabetes. An important consideration is the adequate assessment of social provisions related to weight management in this population.Purpose: To assess the factor structure and measurement invariance of an adapted Social Provisions Scale specific to weight management (SPS-WM) in adults with prediabetes (n=599).Methods: Participants of a diabetes prevention trial completed a demographic survey, and the SPS-WM. Confirmatory analyses tested the factor structure of the SPS-WM, and measurement invariance was assessed for gender, weight status, education level, and age.Results: Removal of two collinear items resulted in acceptable model fit, supporting six correlated factors for social provisions specific to weight management. Measurement invariance was supported across all subgroups.Conclusion: Results support score interpretations for these scales reflecting distinct components of social support specific to weight management in alignment with those of the original survey.

scholarly journals Beverage consumption and adult weight management: A review

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 237-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. Dennis ◽  
Kyle D. Flack ◽  
Brenda M. Davy
Keyword(s):  
Weight Management ◽  
Adult Weight ◽  
Beverage Consumption

scholarly journals An evaluation of a multi-component adult weight management on referral intervention in a community setting

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Birnie ◽  
Lindsey Thomas ◽  
Clare Fleming ◽  
Sarah Phillips ◽  
Jonathan A. C. Sterne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Management ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
Adult Weight
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