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Testing a brief self-directed behavioral weight control program.

Author: JefferyRobert W, LindeJennifer A

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.
Research Support, N.I.H., ExtramuralResearch funding provided by the NIH to external research institutions and researchers.

Overview

A brief intervention program teaching self-directed weight-control methods showed potential for preventing weight gain in the population, even if it didn't lead to significant weight loss. The intervention was associated with increased self-weighing frequency.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Clinical obesity treatments are of limited reach. Self-directed weight control attempts are common, but little attention has been given to providing guidance for such efforts in the population. The present research tests a brief intervention approach to weight control. Pilot data were collected from...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21660772

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Self-Directed Weight Control: A Simple Approach to a Complex Problem

This study, like a camel navigating a vast desert with a simple goal in mind, explores the effectiveness of a [brief self-directed behavioral weight control program]. The researchers investigated whether a single intervention session could help individuals effectively manage their weight by teaching them [empirically valid self-directed weight-control methods].

Empowering Individuals for Weight Management

The study found that while the intervention group did not show statistically significant weight loss compared to the control group, they did demonstrate a greater frequency of self-weighing. This finding suggests that even a brief intervention can empower individuals to take more active steps toward weight management.

A Promising Path for Population Weight Management

This research underscores the potential of [brief self-directed interventions] as a cost-effective and accessible approach to [weight management] in the population. The study's findings suggest that even a single session of guidance can have a positive impact on individuals' self-management strategies.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study demonstrates that a brief, self-directed weight control program has the potential to empower individuals to take control of their weight management journey. While the results are not statistically significant in terms of weight loss, the increased frequency of self-weighing among participants highlights the program's effectiveness in promoting self-monitoring, a crucial component of successful weight management.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2011-10-28
  2. Date Revised 2021-10-20
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

21660772

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

NIHMS402376

SNS
PICO Info
in preparation
Languages

English

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