Frequent Self-Weighing as Part of a Constellation of Healthy Weight Control Practices in Young Adults
Frequent Self-Weighing as Part of a Constellation of Healthy Weight Control Practices in Young Adults
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DOI：
10.1002/oby.21064
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发表时间：
2015-05-01
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影响因子：
6.9
通讯作者：
Espeland, Mark A.
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作者：
Wing, Rena R.;Tate, Deborah;Espeland, Mark A.
目的 频繁的自我称重与体重管理的成功有关，但人们担心它可能与不健康的做法有关。本研究检查了自我称重与其他体重控制行为之间的关联，样本中的频繁称重可能受到质疑，即正常体重或超重（BMI 21-29.9）年轻人（18-35 岁）。方法参与者（N = 583；平均 [SD] 年龄 = 27.7 [4.4]；BMI = 25.4 [2.6]）进入预防体重增加新方法的研究(SNAP) 完成了体重和体力活动的客观测量、自我报告的体重史、健康和不健康体重控制策略的使用、抑郁症状和饮食摄入量。结果 11% 的参与者报告每日自我称重，23% 的参与者每周称重几次。频繁称重与当前体重指数、性别或年龄无关，但与进一步低于最高体重、节食史和感知维持体重困难有关。频繁称重与健康的体重管理策略相关，但与不健康的做法或抑郁症状无关。结论在这个样本中，频繁的自我称重似乎是一系列健康体重控制行为的一部分，用于抵消体重增加的感知趋势。 SNAP 后续行动将确定频繁的自我称重是否有助于防止体重增加。
ObjectiveFrequent self-weighing is linked with weight management success, but concern has been raised about its possible association with unhealthy practices. This study examined the association of self-weighing with other weight control behaviors in a sample for whom frequent weighing might be questionednamely, normal-weight or overweight (BMI of 21-29.9) young adults (age 18-35).MethodsParticipants (N=583; mean [SD] age=27.7 [4.4]; BMI=25.4 [2.6]) entering the Study of Novel Approaches to Weight Gain Prevention (SNAP) completed objective measures of weight and physical activity and self-reported weight history, use of healthy and unhealthy weight control strategies, depressive symptoms, and dietary intake.ResultsDaily self-weighing was reported by 11% of participants, and 23% weighed several times per week. Frequent weighing was not associated with current BMI, gender, or age but was associated with being further below one's highest weight, history of dieting, and perceived difficulty maintaining weight. Frequent weighing was associated with healthy weight management strategies, but not with unhealthy practices or depressive symptoms.ConclusionsIn this sample, frequent self-weighing appears to be part of a constellation of healthy weight control behaviors used to counteract a perceived tendency toward weight gain. SNAP follow-up will determine whether frequent self-weighing helps prevent weight gain.