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Self‐report dieting and long‐term changes in body mass index and waist circumference

Body Composition Assessment
Author
L. Sares-Jäske et al.
Used Parameters : BW

Publication Year : 2019

Country : Finland

Journal : Obesity Science & Practice

Objective This prospective study explores whether dieting attempts and previous changes in weight predict changes in body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC). Methods The study was based on the representative Finnish Health 2000 Survey and on its follow‐up examination 11 years later. The sample included 2,785 participants, aged 30–69. BMI and WC were determined at health examinations. Information on dieting attempts and previous changes in weight was collected using a questionnaire including questions on whether …
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