Motivations for weight loss in adolescents with overweight and obesity: a systematic review.

David Franciole Oliveira SilvaKarine Cavalcanti Maurício Sena-EvangelistaClélia Oliveira LyraLucia Fátima Campos PedrosaRicardo Fernando ArraisSeverina Carla Vieira Cunha Lima

Published in: BMC pediatrics (2018)

The results of the present review show the need for validated instruments to assess the motivations for weight loss in adolescents with overweight and obesity. Moreover, the high frequency of motivations for weight loss related to appearance and social acceptance evidences the need for multidisciplinary weight loss interventions that consider not only the biological factors, but also the psychological and social aspects.

Keyphrases

weight loss
high frequency
bariatric surgery
roux en y gastric bypass
gastric bypass
physical activity
young adults
transcranial magnetic stimulation
healthcare
mental health
glycemic control
weight gain
depressive symptoms
skeletal muscle
sleep quality
patient reported outcomes