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Weight-related behaviors and weight loss maintenance: a cross-sectional study in Cyprus

Authors: Yiannis Koutras, S. Chrysostomou, K. Giannakou, M. Yannakoulia

Published in: BMC Public Health | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Background

This study examined the differences between maintainers and regainers regarding obesity related eating behaviors. A secondary objective was to develop an eating behavior index predicting the likelihood of successful weight loss maintenance.

Methods

The current cross-sectional evaluation conducted in Cyprus was part of the MedWeight (Greek) study. Eligible for participation were Cypriot (maintainers = 145; regainers = 87) adult men and women who reported being at least overweight (BMI ≥25 kg/m²) and experienced an intentional weight loss of ≥10% of their maximum lifetime weight, at least 1 year before participation. Among other assessments, weight-related behaviors were evaluated through Weight-Related Behaviors Index (WRBI).

Results

Statistically significant differences between the two groups were observed regarding meals per day (P = 0.008), frequency of eating home cooked meals (P = 0.004) and WRBI total score (P = 0.022). Results from logistic regression models indicated that the odds of maintaining weight loss increase at 30% (Model 1: P < 0.05, Odds ratio 1.306, 1.095–1.556 95% C.I., Model 2: P < 0.05, OR 1.308, 1.097–1.560 95% C.I.) and at 38% after adjusting for physical activity (Model 3: P < 0.05, OR 1.377, 1.114–1.701 95% C.I..) for each point scored in WRBI total score.

Conclusions

Eating more frequently home cooked meals and less eating away from home meals may be beneficially associated with weight loss maintenance. WRBI seems to be a useful tool when dealing with patients who have previously lost significant weight.

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Title: Weight-related behaviors and weight loss maintenance: a cross-sectional study in Cyprus
Authors: Yiannis Koutras
S. Chrysostomou
K. Giannakou
M. Yannakoulia
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Obesity
Obesity
Overweight
Published in: BMC Public Health / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11153-5

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Weight-related behaviors and weight loss maintenance: a cross-sectional study in Cyprus

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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