Socio-demographic predictors of uptake of a virtual group weight management program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sally AbbottHelen M ParrettiJonathan HazlehurstAbd A Tahrani

Published in: Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association (2020)

Strategies aimed at improving uptake of group WMP among BAME and older adult groups are needed, particularly considering the increased risk of severe COVID-19 in these two groups, and the links between obesity and poor COVID-19 outcomes.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
weight loss
physical activity
weight gain
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
type diabetes
body mass index
quality improvement
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
early onset
middle aged
community dwelling
high fat diet induced
adipose tissue