Psychology Faculty Publications
Title
Weight Bias and Weight Loss Treatment Outcomes in Treatment-Seeking Adults
Document Type
Article
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Few studies have explored the relationship between weight bias and weight loss treatment outcomes.
PURPOSE: This investigation examined the relationship between implicit and explicit weight bias and (a) program attrition, (b) weight loss, (c) self-monitoring adherence, (d) daily exercise levels and overall caloric expenditure, (e) daily caloric intake, and (f) daily caloric deficit among overweight/obese treatment-seeking adults.
METHODS: Forty-six overweight/obese adults (body mass index > or = 27 kg/m(2)) participating in an 18-week, stepped-care, behavioral weight loss program completed implicit and explicit measures of weight bias. Participants were instructed to self-monitor and electronically report daily energy intake, exercise, and energy expenditure.
RESULTS: Greater weight bias was associated with inconsistent self-monitoring, greater caloric intake, lower energy expenditure and exercise, creation of a smaller caloric deficit, higher program attrition, as well as less weight loss during the self-help phase of the stepped-care treatment.
CONCLUSIONS: Weight bias may interfere with overweight/obese treatment-seeking adults' ability to achieve optimal health.
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Publisher's Statement
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Repository Citation
Carels, Robert A.; Young, K M.; Wott, C B.; Harper, J; Gumble, A; Oehlhof, M W.; and Clayton, A M., "Weight Bias and Weight Loss Treatment Outcomes in Treatment-Seeking Adults" (2009). Psychology Faculty Publications. 27.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/psych_pub/27
Publication Date
6-2009
Publication Title
Annals of Behavioral Medicine
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-009-9109-4
Start Page No.
350
End Page No.
355