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Showing 1 to 20 of 30 for “"Weight loss program"”.
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Comparison of a commercial weight loss program to traditional exercise
… the effectiveness of a popular commercial weight loss program, Weight Watchers (WW) to a traditional exercise program (TE) for weight loss and body composition. A secondary purpose was to investigate changes in blood chemistry and blood pressure. Forty-three overweight (BMI [greater than or …
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Development of effective, accessible, and sustainable dietary weight loss program
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2024-08-01
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Uptake of a Wearable Activity Tracker in a Community-Based Weight Loss Program
… of participants enrolled in a community-based weight loss program that would accept and use a wearable device (Fitbit) if included as part of the program. A sample of 526 newly enrolled, adult, female weight loss program participants (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 ) were recruited. Participants were …
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Relationships Between Barriers, Motives, Retention and Effectiveness in a Commercial Weight Loss Program
… seven work sites that had purchased a commercial weight loss program for their employees was used to determine (a) the most prevalently identified barriers and motives for weight loss, (b) the relationship between barrier identification and subsequent attrition at 3 and 6 months post program …
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Physical Function and Body Composition in Obese Women in a Clinical Weight Loss Program
Obesity continues to be a problem to society, having a major impact on both public health and the economy. Impaired physical function and mobility impairments, although normally associated with older adults has been increasing in younger individuals, particularly in obese women, as obesity is the …
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Comparison of isoenergetic aerobic versus aerobic plus resistance exercise program during a weight loss program
… recommended. Ten women participated in a walking program four days/week (GP1) which progresses to 160 minutes per week at 70% HR max. The second group (GP2) of nine women did two days/week (up to 90 minutes/week) walking and two days/week resistance training (up to 90 minutes/week). The resistance …
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Clothing behavior, body cathexis, and appearance management of women enrolled in a commercial weight loss program
… for a group of women enrolled in a commercial weight loss program. Subjects were 171 females enrolled in Weight Watchers® programs in Christiansburg, Virginia. No previous research had investigated clothing behavior, appearance management, created appearance, and body cathexis of women in a …
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Conditional, Structural and Unobserved Heterogeneity: three essays on preference heterogeneity in the design of financial incentives to increase weight loss program reach
… to tailor financial incentives to enhance weight loss program participation among target demographics. Financial incentives in weight loss programs have received attention mostly with respect to effectiveness rather than participation and representativeness. This essay examines the impact …
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Exercise Adherence Following Short Term Weight Loss Programs
… Brown, & Evans, 2008). One of the most popular weight loss programs on television is the Biggest Loser. The popularity of the television show has been a possible catalyst of the epidemic of similar weight loss programs in community gyms, recreation settings, and even within universities around …
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Exercise and nutrition induced weight loss for prostate cancer patients
… interventions can be used to induce fat loss, while preserving or improving lean mass. Study 1 (Chapter 4) is an examination of the efficacy of a weight loss program in altering body composition in overweight and obese prostate cancer patients scheduled for a robot assisted radical …
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Effects of a high protein diet on weight loss, markers of health, and functional capacity in senior-aged females participating in the Curves® fitness program.
… 60-75 years following the Curves fitness and weight loss program on body composition, markers of health, and functional capacity. Methods: 55 senior aged overweight females (66 ± 5 years; 79 ± 11 kg) were randomly assigned to one of three groups: High Protein diet + Exercise (HP); High …
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Fit Freshmen: A mixed methods approach to developing weight control strategies for 1st year college students
College-age adults gain weight more rapidly than the general population, with a mean weight gain of ~1.8 to 4 kilograms during their first year at college. The purpose of this pilot RCT was to test the efficacy of a semester long internet weight-loss program based upon social cognitive theory for …
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The effects of a nutrition program with and without aerobic exercise on body weight and composition, plasma variables and nutrient intake in obese black women
The effects of a multifaceted weight loss program on the body weight, body composition, plasma variables, and nutrient intakes of 50 obese black women were investigated. Subjects were between 20 and 51 years of age, with an average BMI of 34.5 (range = 23.6 - 57.3). Subjects attended nutrition …
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A Qualitative Analysis of Barriers to and Facilitators of Successful Weight Loss
… United States obesity epidemic comes extensive weight loss attempts. One way people are attempting to lose weight is through meal replacement programs. Much work has been done to study strategies of structured weight loss programs and examine their success. Limited work has been done to study …
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Development and Evaluation of Internet Interventions for Obesity Treatment
Development of Internet weight loss programs may be a viable method for reducing the public health burden of obesity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the Internet for delivery of weight control programs. Participants (10M, 81F; age=40.9; BMI=29.0) were randomly assigned to …
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Worksite Weight Loss Intervention Utilizing Monetary Incentives and Contingency Management for Overweight and Obese Employees at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
… evaluate the effect of a financial incentive on weight loss and diabetes risk score (DRS) following a tailored National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) weight loss intervention among adults who are overweight/obese and who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. An additional aim to evaluate changes …
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THE EFFECT OF WEIGHT LOSS AND STRUCTURED EXERCISE ON PAIN IN PATIENTS WITH FIBROMYALGIA: A FEASIBILITY STUDY
… (FM), as many as 70% are considered overweight or obese leading to an increased severity of FM and its associated symptoms. The Fibromyalgia and Lifestyle Interventions - Pilot (FLI-P) assessed the feasibility of an exercise and dietary weight loss program for patients with FM. …
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Smartphone Application Interventions to Increase Weight Loss: A Systematic Review
… the use of smartphone applications (apps) for weight loss. This systematic review will evaluate the current pool of evidence and assess the effectiveness of smartphone application interventions to increase weight loss. The electronic databases MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycInfo were searched for …
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Effects of aerobic exercise and weight reduction on carbohydrate metabolism during submaximal exercise in sedentary, overweight women
… exercise were studied in 11 sedentary, overweight women who participated in an 8 week aerobic exercise program (80% VO2 max) while consuming a hypocaloric diet. A maximal and submaximal treadmill exercise test were performed before and after the program. During the submaximal exercise test, …
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A Comparison of Hypnosis and Behavioral Treatments for Obesity with One Year Follow-Up
… of hypnotherapy on both short-term and long-term weight loss when combined with a group behavioral weight loss program. At the beginning of the study, 38 obese female subjects (20% over normal body weight), ranging in age from 21 to 64, were randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups, one …
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