Weight Loss Benefits
Weight Loss Study Aim
To study the effects of a 12-week weight loss strategy involving increased
physical activity, self-selected hypocaloric diet, and group support on
psychological well-being, quality of life, and health practices in moderately
obese women. Eighty women aged 20-49 years weighing between 20-50 percent
above 1983 Metropolitan Life Insurance Tables were randomly assigned to
a weight loss intervention (6279 kJ/week of physical activity, 33,258-41,462
kJ/week diet and weekly meetings) or served as controls. Subjects were
tested pre and post 12-weeks.
Weight Loss Study Results
The intervention group lost significant body weight (kg) and body fat
( percent) compared to controls. Intervention subjects vs. controls achieved
significant improvements in body cathexis and estimation of ability to
achieve physical fitness. Various quality of life indices also improved
in the intervention group compared to controls. Similarly, physical activity
levels also improved significantly in the intervention group.
Weight Loss Study Conclusions
Practical weight loss practices such as increased activity, self-selected
hypocaloric diet, and group support are effective for weight loss and
yield significant health and psychological benefits in moderately obese
females.
Source: Rippe JM, Price JM, Hess SA, Kline
G, DeMers KA, Damitz S, Kreidieh I, Freedson P. Tufts University School
of Medicine and The Center for Clinical and Lifestyle Research, Shrewsbury,
MA 01545, USA. 1998
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