Prevalence of weight-loss strategies of young adults from the 1982 birth cohort in Pelotas, RS

Abstract

The objective of this article was to identify, among the members of the 1982 birth cohort in Pelotas, those who were trying to lose weight at the age of 23, and which strategies they used. From 2004 to 2005, 4,297 individuals from the 1982 cohort were interviewed. The effects of demographic, socioeconomic and behavioral factors on the prevalence of any strategy to lose weight in the past year were assessed in a cross-sectional analysis with the Poisson regression. Out of all the youngsters interviewed, 28.5% reported having used some strategy to lose weight. In the adjusted analysis, gender, schooling, family income, body mass index and smoking were associated with the use of some strategy. The strategy used by most of the young people was diet followed by physical activity. The results showed that appropriate preventive measures and body weight control are necessary, along with public policies aimed at encouraging healthy habits among young people, including physical and dietary education.

Is Nut Consumption Related to a Sustainable Diet? A Pilot Study on Italian Male Consumers

“…To avoid potential confounders, such as the avoidance of nuts for caloric control or health issues, we included several exclusion criteria including the presence of any disease, food allergy, or intolerance; the consumption of a special diet; or dietary restrictions, such as a vegetarian diet. In this pilot study, we recruited only male consumers due to the higher prevalence of strategies to lose weight for women compared to men [15,16]. Dieting, calorie counting, and avoiding fatty foods are among the various body-weight control behaviors observed in women [16][17][18].…”

“…In this pilot study, we recruited only male consumers due to the higher prevalence of strategies to lose weight for women compared to men [15,16]. Dieting, calorie counting, and avoiding fatty foods are among the various body-weight control behaviors observed in women [16][17][18]. Food cues presented on television programs reduced peanut, chocolate, and candy consumption and energy intake among women [19], whereas men were less likely to read and use the caloric information [20].…”