Weight Loss Motivation - Men
Why lose weight? Reasons for seeking weight
loss by overweight but otherwise healthy men.
Weight Loss Study Aim
To identify the reasons for seeking weight loss in overweight or obese
but otherwise healthy men.
Weight Loss Study Method
Interviews, prior to intervention, with subjects who had volunteered to
participate in a work-site-based weight loss study.
Weight Loss Study Subjects
Ninety-one overweight/obese male workers.
Weight Loss Study Measurements
Anthropometric measurements; body weight and height. Body mass index calculated.
A short interview using open questions to determine the individuals reason
for seeking weight loss.
Weight Loss Study Results
The message that weight loss is beneficial to health for the overweight
was recognized by all subjects regardless of BMI, and was reported as
the main factor for attempting weight loss. Improved fitness and effects
on appearance and well-being were reported half as often as the primary
reason for weight loss.
Weight Loss Study Conclusion
Overweight lay members of the public have accepted the health education
message that weight loss can improve health. Overweight but otherwise
healthy men who responded, of their own accord, to an electronic mail
message offering help to lose weight did not regard obesity and overweight
as primarily a cosmetic issue. This is still, however, important, especially
to younger people.
Source: International Journal of Obesity
(2002)
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