Patterns of weight control behavior persisting beyond young adulthood: Results from a 15-year longitudinal study.

Ann F HaynosMelanie M WallChen ChenShirley B WangKatie LothDianne Neumark-Sztainer

Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2018)

Weight control behaviors continue to be prevalent in adulthood, and to especially increase among men. Research is needed to understand the consequences of weight control behaviors in different life stages; however, the results suggest that interventions to decrease unhealthy weight management practices may be needed well into adulthood.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
weight loss
weight gain
depressive symptoms
body weight
healthcare
primary care
early life