Racial differences in physical activity engagement, barriers, and enjoyment during weight loss.

Francesca M KnudsenCharlotte J HagermanReena S ChabriaHannah C McCauslandMarny M EhmannLeah M SchumacherMeghan L Butryn

Published in: Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association (2024)

Traditional BWL interventions may be ineffective for promoting PA among Black participants and may not appropriately address the unique PA barriers that Black participants experience. An improved understanding of differences in PA behaviors during BWL among Black and White individuals could help delineate why Black participants do not appear to benefit as much as White participants from traditional BWL programs and inform intervention strategies. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

physical activity
weight loss
randomized controlled trial
public health
bariatric surgery
insulin resistance
gastric bypass
adipose tissue
weight gain
drug induced