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Laura Sares-Jäske1,2, Paul Knekt3, Satu Männistö3
1Department of Public Health Solutions, National Institute for Health and Welfare, 00271 Helsinki, Finland. laura.sares-jaske@thl.fi.
Nutrients
|August 7, 2019
Summary
Dieting attempts are common, influenced by demographics, lifestyle, and psychological factors. Men diet more for health reasons, while women
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Dieting is a global phenomenon with varied health outcomes.
- Limited research exists on the specific determinants of dieting behaviors.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the associations between self-reported dieting attempts and intentional weight loss (IWL) with demographic, lifestyle, health, and psychological factors.
- To explore gender-specific differences in the determinants of dieting.
- To identify populations with high weight-loss needs versus those dieting unnecessarily.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study using data from the Finnish Health 2000 Survey.
- Sample included 2147 men and 2378 women aged 30-69.
- Data collected via health examinations, interviews, and questionnaires.
Main Results:
- 39% of women and 24% of men reported dieting attempts; 15% of women and 10% of men reported IWL.
- Dieting was linked to younger age, education, BMI, smoking history, lifestyle, serum lipids, sense of coherence, and appearance/health concerns.
- Men with diabetes or short sleep duration reported more dieting; osteoarthritis was linked to IWL in men. The BMI-dieting gradient was stronger in men.
Conclusions:
- Men's dieting appears more strongly associated with health-related reasons compared to women's.
- Findings can help target obesity interventions and identify individuals dieting inappropriately.
- Differentiated approaches to weight management advice may be beneficial.
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