Flexible Eating Behavior Predicts Greater Weight Loss Following a Diet and Exercise Intervention in Older Women. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Berg, Alison C.; Johnson, Kristen B.; Straight, Chad R.; Reed, Rachelle A.; O'Connor, Patrick J.; Evans, Ellen M.; Johnson, Mary Ann
• Is Part Of: Journal of nutrition in gerontology and geriatrics. Volume 37:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 14
• Page End: 29
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Cognitive restraint -- disinhibition -- eating behaviors -- flexible restraint -- obesity -- older women -- weight loss; Older people -- Nutrition -- Periodicals; Dietetics -- Periodicals; 613.2084605
• DOI: 10.1080/21551197.2018.1435433
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2155-1197

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Eating behaviors (cognitive restraint, flexible and rigid restraint, disinhibition, hunger) have been associated with obesity and weight loss success in middle-aged individuals, but little is known about these relationships in older adults. This study examined relationships between eating behaviors and weight loss in overweight/obese older women ( n = 61; 69 ± 3.6 years; body mass index = 31.1 ± 5.0 kg/m 2 ) completed a 6-month behavioral weight loss intervention. Baseline, postintervention, and change measures of eating behaviors (51-items Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire) were assessed for relationships with weight loss. In the final regression model, an increase in flexible restraint accompanied by a decrease in rigid restraint predicted greater weight loss (adjusted R 2 = 0.21, Model F (4, 56) = 4.97, P < 0.01). No associations were found with disinhibition or hunger and degree of weight loss (all P > 0.05). Results suggest encouraging a flexible approach to eating behavior and discouraging rigid adherence to a diet may lead to better intentional weight loss for overweight and obese older women.