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[The effects of a weight control program with competence].

Yeong-Mi Seo¹, Sun-Lim Suh

¹Department of Nursing, Jinju Health College, Jinju, Gyeongnam, Korea. asfirstm@hanmail.net

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This 8-week weight control program significantly improved body weight and body mass index in overweight women. However, it did not significantly impact self-determination, suggesting a need for more intensive interventions.

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Area of Science:

Health and Wellness
Obesity Research
Behavioral Science

Background:

Overweight and obesity are significant public health concerns.
Effective weight management strategies are crucial for improving health outcomes.
Understanding factors influencing program adherence is key to successful interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of a structured weight control program on overweight women.
To assess the role of compliance and self-determination in weight management.
To identify effective strategies for long-term weight control.

Main Methods:

An 8-week intervention combining diet modification and regular rapid walking exercise.
Utilized mobile phone messages and email for ongoing support and monitoring.
Included strategies aimed at enhancing compliance and self-determination.

Main Results:

Significant reductions observed in body weight and body mass index (BMI).
Compliance with the program significantly improved over the 8-week period.
No significant changes were noted in self-determination levels among participants.

Conclusions:

The weight control program effectively reduced body weight and BMI.
Current intervention intensity may be insufficient to influence self-determination.
Further research is needed to develop strategies that enhance self-determination for sustained weight management.