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  • 1School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55454-1015, USA. linde074@umn.edu

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A brief intervention teaching self-directed weight control methods showed a trend toward greater weight loss in participants compared to a control group. Further development could support population weight gain prevention.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Public Health
  • Obesity Research

Background:

  • Clinical obesity treatments have limited reach.
  • Self-directed weight control is common but lacks guidance.
  • Population-level weight management strategies are needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test a brief intervention for self-directed weight control.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of empirically valid self-directed weight-control methods.
  • To assess the feasibility of a scalable weight management program.

Main Methods:

  • Pilot study with 66 employees randomized to intervention or control.
  • Intervention group received a single session on self-directed weight control.
  • Data collected on weight and self-weighing frequency over 6 months.

Main Results:

  • Intervention participants showed a non-significant trend for greater weight loss (-0.80 kg vs. -0.19 kg).
  • A significant group x time interaction was found for self-weighing frequency.
  • Self-weighing frequency increased more in the intervention group.

Conclusions:

  • A brief, self-directed weight control program shows potential for population weight gain prevention.
  • Enhancements and dissemination strategies are needed for broader impact.
  • Self-monitoring, like frequent weighing, is a key component for success.