A randomized controlled trial comparing prevention and promotion cognitive strategies in a behavioral weight-loss intervention.

Kathryn Demos McDermottTiffany L LeblondShira I DunsigerAlexander J RothmanRena R Wing

Published in: Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (2021)

Cognitive strategies to focus on preventing negative consequences of unhealthy choices led to greater weight loss and self-control compared with both standard iBWL and promotion-focused iBWL. Prevention strategies should be given further attention for overweight/obesity treatment.

Keyphrases

weight loss
bariatric surgery
roux en y gastric bypass
gastric bypass
weight gain
randomized controlled trial
glycemic control
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
obese patients
type diabetes
working memory
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue
smoking cessation