Weight Maintenance in Middle-Aged Swedes Over 10 Years
Author Information
Author(s): Nafziger Anne N, Lindvall Kristina, Norberg Margareta, Stenlund Hans, Wall Stig, Jenkins Paul L, Pearson Thomas A, Weinehall Lars
Primary Institution: Umeå University
Hypothesis
Who is not gaining weight during a 10 year period in Sweden?
Conclusion
Educational efforts should target younger individuals and those without health conditions, as they are least likely to maintain their body weight over a decade.
Supporting Evidence
- Obesity prevalence increased from 9.4% in 1990 to 17.5% in 2004.
- 35.3% of participants were categorized as non-gainers over 10 years.
- Older age, being female, and lack of snuff use increased chances of not gaining weight.
Takeaway
This study looked at people in Sweden to see who could keep their weight the same or lose weight over 10 years. It found that younger and healthier people often gain weight.
Methodology
Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies were conducted on adults aged 30 to 60 during the Västerbotten Intervention Programme, collecting height, weight, demographics, and cardiovascular risk factors.
Potential Biases
Participants may not represent the general population due to differences in demographics and health status.
Limitations
Participation rates were not optimal, and participants were more likely to be older, women, and have lower education and BMI.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 30, 40, and 50 years, with a baseline BMI of 18.5–29.9.
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