Weight gain prevention interventions in the Study of Novel Approaches to Weight Gain Prevention (SNAP) trial promote ideal cardiovascular health in young adults
Abstract:Objective
Cardiovascular health (CVH) declines in young adulthood. This study assessed whether weight gain prevention interventions promoted ideal CVH.
Methods
Young adults (n = 599; age 18–35 years; BMI: 21.0–30.9 kg/m2) from a randomized controlled trial comparing two weight gain prevention interventions (self‐regulation with large or small changes) and a self‐guided control group completed anthropometric and clinical assessments at baseline and 2 years. CVH was quantified via the American Heart Association'… Show more
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