Weight Loss & Lifestyle Study - WEL
Weight Loss Study Aim
To assess the effect of a 3 month behavior modification weight management
program on self-efficacy and anthropometric variables among obese women
seeking treatment at an obesity management clinic and to compare self-efficacy
among these obese women to non-obese women.
Weight Loss Study Subjects
A total of 161 non-obese and 138 obese women of similar age.
Weight Loss Study Measurements
Self-efficacy in relation to eating was assessed by the Weight Efficacy
Lifestyle (WEL) questionnaire.
Weight Loss Study Results
At entry to the program obese women scored significantly less than non-obese
women on the WEL. Women who completed the program demonstrated a decrease
in waist circumference of 3.9±5.3 cm, a 10.0±11.5 percent
loss of excess weight and a significant improvement in total WEL score
from 106.0±30.3 to 126.5±28.4.
Weight Loss Study Conclusion
Improvements in some dimensions of self-efficacy among obese women were
of sufficient magnitude to attain scores similar to women of a normal
weight. The WEL questionnaire may provide an additional measure of success
as well as provide positive feedback and encouragement to the client.
Source: International Journal of Obesity
(2001)
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