Research
Adherence
Food cravings and medical conditions limiting physical activity are the most frequent barriers to weight loss, with food cravings reported by 30.7%-49.9% of respondents.
Food cravings and physical limitations are the top barriers to weight loss for most people. These are common and can often be addressed through education and access to resources like dietitians and exercise facilities.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
The most frequent weight loss barriers included food cravings (30.7%-49.9%) and having a medical condition limiting physical activity (17.7%-47.1%) (P<.001).
Why this rating
Large sample size, self-reported data.
Source
Needs Assessment for Weight Management: The Learning Health System Network Experience
Ivana T. Croghan et al. · Mayo Clinic Proceedings Innovations Quality & Outcomes · 2018
cross_sectional · n=2380Cited 14×
Read the paper This is one finding among thousands. Every one is graded and traced to its source, so you can see what the evidence actually supports. Browse the research →