Research
Adherence
Participants in high-obesity-prevalence regions (Alabama) demonstrate greater improvements in objective physical activity metrics (steps, stepping time, activity score) and favorable psychosocial factors (hedonic eating, social support) compared to those in low-obesity-prevalence regions (Colorado) during a behavioral weight loss intervention.
While weight loss amounts may be similar across regions, the behavioral journey differs. People in high-obesity regions may benefit from leveraging social support and managing hedonic eating triggers, as this study showed greater improvements in these areas for participants in Alabama. Building a strong support network is a key lever for success.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Accelerometry-derived step count, stepping time, and activity score were all greater at Week 16 for participants in AL compared to participants in CO. Hedonic eating scores were more favorable for participants in AL... participants in AL presented more favorable social support scores at Week 16 compared to participants in CO.
Why this rating
Same RCT design with objective accelerometry data.
Source
Do outcomes from a behavioral weight loss intervention differ in Alabama versus Colorado?
Julianne G. Clina et al. · Obesity Science & Practice · 2021
rct · n=70Cited 2×
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