| Abstract: | 100 out of 112 women who initially were at least 20 lb overweight, but did not weigh over 220 lb completed a 16-wk program of either behavioral counseling or nutrition education. Initial weight losses were similar for both groups, but behavioral Ss (BEs) consumed significantly fewer calories and changed more on 2 of 4 exercise measures than did nutrition education Ss (NEs). Reviews of daily eating records indicated that BEs more often used diets that were nutritionally unsound. The exercise changes in both conditions were modest and highly variable. Seven-month follow-up indicated that BEs maintained significantly more weight loss than did NEs. Interviews with 92 Ss indicated that regular monitoring of eating, an exercise routine, and problem solving were associated with maintenance. (27 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
