Obesity
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy of SmartLoss, a smartphone-based weight loss intervention: results from a randomized controlled trial.
Test the efficacy of SmartLoss, a smartphone-based weight loss intervention, in a pilot study. ⋯ SmartLoss efficaciously promote clinically meaningful weight loss compared with an attention-matched control group. Smartphone-based interventions might prove useful in intervention dissemination.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Frequent self-weighing as part of a constellation of healthy weight control practices in young adults.
Frequent self-weighing is linked with weight management success, but concern has been raised about its possible association with unhealthy practices. This study examined the association of self-weighing with other weight control behaviors in a sample for whom frequent weighing might be questioned--namely, normal-weight or overweight (BMI of 21-29.9) young adults (age 18-35). ⋯ In this sample, frequent self-weighing appears to be part of a constellation of healthy weight control behaviors used to counteract a perceived tendency toward weight gain. SNAP follow-up will determine whether frequent self-weighing helps prevent weight gain.