Lifestyle correlates of overweight in adults: a hierarchical approach (the SPOTLIGHT project).

Célina RodaHélène CharreireThierry FeuilletJoreintje D MackenbachSofie CompernolleKetevan GlontiHelga BárdosHarry RutterMartin McKeeJohannes BrugIlse De BourdeaudhuijJeroen LakerveldJean-Michel Oppert

Published in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2016)

Sedentary behavior while watching television was identified as the most important correlate of being overweight. Delineating the hierarchy of correlates provides a better understanding of lifestyle-related behavior combinations which may assist in targeting preventative strategies aimed at tackling obesity.

Keyphrases

weight loss
physical activity
weight gain
metabolic syndrome
quality improvement
cancer therapy
cardiovascular disease
body mass index
adipose tissue