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Preventing or improving obesity by addressing specific eating patterns.

Jessica L J Greenwood1, Joseph B Stanford

  • 1Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA. Jessica.Greenwood@hsc.utah.edu

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Obesity is a major health issue. Key adult eating behaviors like frequent fast food and sugary drink consumption contribute to weight gain, while fruits, vegetables, and breakfast aid weight management.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Medicine

Background:

  • Obesity and overweight represent a significant epidemic in the United States.
  • Weight management is fundamentally linked to energy balance: energy intake versus energy expenditure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify adult eating behaviors that significantly influence energy intake.
  • To pinpoint behaviors amenable to primary care prevention and intervention efforts for obesity.

Main Methods:

  • This review synthesizes existing research on adult eating behaviors and their impact on energy balance.
  • Focuses on behaviors readily modifiable within a primary care setting.

Main Results:

  • High energy intake is associated with restaurant/fast food consumption, large portion sizes, and sugar-sweetened beverages.
  • Low energy density foods (fruits, vegetables) and regular healthy breakfast consumption support weight maintenance or loss.

Conclusions:

  • Specific eating patterns, both detrimental and beneficial, offer concrete targets for healthcare providers counseling overweight and obese patients.
  • These behaviors are suitable targets for clinical intervention and research design.