Using Self-Efficacy to Predict Weight Loss Among Young Adults
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2003
Department
Child and Family Studies
Abstract
Many healthcare professionals support the idea that weight control and healthy eating should be emphasized early in a person's life to prevent obesity during middle and older adulthood. Unfortunately, although many weight loss programs are available to consumers, few are successful. Recently, constructs of behavioral theories have been integrated into weight loss programs and used to promote changes in health behaviors. In this study, methods used to increase self-efficacy for weight loss were incorporated into a 12-week program designed for weight loss promotion in young adults. Results found that as self-efficacy improved, eating habits improved and weight loss was greater. This study supports the hypothesis that using behavioral techniques to improve self-efficacy can be effective in weight loss promotion and can produce positive outcomes.
Publication Title
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
Volume
103
Issue
10
First Page
1357
Last Page
1359
Recommended Citation
Roach, J. B.,
Yadrick, M. K.,
Johnson, J. T.,
Boudreaux, L. J.,
Forsythe, W. A.,
Billon, W.
(2003). Using Self-Efficacy to Predict Weight Loss Among Young Adults. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 103(10), 1357-1359.
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