Modeling interactions between brain function, diet adherence behaviors, and weight loss success.
Amanda N Szabo-ReedLaura E MartinJinxiang HuHung-Wen YehJoshua PowellRebecca J LeppingTrisha M PatricianFlorance J BreslinJoseph E DonnellyCary R SavagePublished in: Obesity science & practice (2020)
Findings suggest that brain activation to appetitive food cues predicts future WL through mediating session attendance, diet, and PA. This study contributes to the growing evidence of the importance of food cue reactivity and self-regulation brain regions and their impact on WL outcomes.