Halo effect of a Mediterranean-lifestyle weight-loss intervention on untreated family members' weight and physical activity: a prospective study.

M D ZomeñoCamille LassaleA Perez-VegaS Perez-FernándezJ BasoraN BabióR LlimonaI Paz-GranielJ MuñozJordi Salas SalvadóX PintóEmilio Sacanella MeseguerM FitóI SubiranaH SchröderA GodayO Castaner

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2021)

In the first prospective study to assess the influence on untreated family members of a diet and physical activity weight-loss intervention, we found evidence of a halo effect in relatives on weight loss and improvement in adherence to a MedDiet, but not on physical activity. The expansion of MedDiet changes from individuals involved in a weight-loss intervention to their family members can be a facilitator for obesity prevention.

Keyphrases

weight loss
physical activity
bariatric surgery
roux en y gastric bypass
randomized controlled trial
gastric bypass
glycemic control
body mass index
metabolic syndrome
sleep quality
type diabetes
skeletal muscle