Changes in the Prevalence of U.S. Adults Dieting and Exercising for Weight Loss between 1999-2016

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dc.contributor.advisorKuk, Jennifer
dc.contributor.authorDaniels, Simone Beverly
dc.date.accessioned2021-11-15T15:57:52Z
dc.date.available2021-11-15T15:57:52Z
dc.date.copyright2021-08
dc.date.issued2021-11-15
dc.date.updated2021-11-15T15:57:52Z
dc.degree.disciplineKinesiology & Health Science
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMSc - Master of Science
dc.description.abstractThis study was conducted to evaluate: 1) changes in the proportion of men and women with and without obesity engaging in different weight loss methods over time; and 2) sex and obesity differences in these weight loss methods over time. Data from the National Health and Examination Survey (NHANES Continuous 1999-2016) was used. Over time, there was no change in the prevalence of individuals using prescription weight loss pills (p=0.70) and a reduction in the prevalence of individuals reducing fat intake (p<.0001) or using diet products (<.0001) for weight loss. Further, there was a greater proportion of women with obesity partaking in exercise for weight loss over time (p=0.0006), with no changes in the prevalence of exercise for the rest of the population (p>0.05). Reasons for these changes in weight loss practices over time are unclear. This study can convey individuals current weight loss practices to researchers and public health professionals.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/38812
dc.languageen
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subjectKinesiology
dc.subject.keywordsDiet
dc.subject.keywordsExercise
dc.subject.keywordsDiet pills
dc.subject.keywordsDiet products
dc.subject.keywordsWeight loss
dc.subject.keywordsObesity
dc.subject.keywordsTime trends
dc.titleChanges in the Prevalence of U.S. Adults Dieting and Exercising for Weight Loss between 1999-2016
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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