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Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2021
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 2013
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2016
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 21-06-2021
DOI: 10.1111/HEX.13286
Abstract: Current guidelines recommend that patients attending general practice should be screened for excess weight, and provided with weight management advice. This study sought to elicit the views of people with overweight and obesity about the role of GPs in initiating conversations about weight management. Participants with a body mass index ≥25 were recruited from a region in Australia to take part in a Community Jury. Over 2 days, participants (n = 11) deliberated on two interconnected questions: ‘Should GPs initiate discussions about weight management?’ And ‘if so, when: (a) opportunistically, (b) in the context of disease prevention, (c) in the context of disease management or (d) other?’ The jury deliberations were analysed qualitatively to elicit their views and recommendations. The jury concluded GPs should be discussing weight management, but within the broader context of general health. The jury were ided about the utility of screening. Jurors felt GPs should initiate the conversation if directly relevant for disease prevention or management, otherwise GPs should provide opportunities for patients to consent to the issue being raised. The jury's verdict suggests informed people affected by overweight and obesity believe GPs should discuss weight management with their patients. GPs should feel reassured that discussions are likely to be welcomed by patients, particularly if embedded within a more holistic focus on person‐centred care. Members of the public took part in the conduct of this study as jurors, but were not involved in the design, analysis or write‐up.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 08-05-2022
DOI: 10.1007/S40519-021-01201-9
Abstract: Appetitive traits in adults and their associations with weight can be measured using the Adult Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (AEBQ). The aim of this study was to confirm the factor structure of the Spanish AEBQ (AEBQ-Esp) in a Mexican s le and explore associations between the eight traits with body mass index (BMI). A s le of 1023 adults, mean age of 36.8 ± 12.8 years, was recruited from Guadalajara, Mexico. Researchers weighed and measured participants, and they completed the AEBQ-Esp either online or in paper format and reported sociodemographic data. To test two alternative factor structures (eight factors including Hunger seven factors excluding Hunger), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used. Internal reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha test-retest reliability was assessed using intra-class correlation coefficients. Multivariate linear regressions were used to test for associations between the AEBQ subscales and BMI, adjusted for age, sex, format of AEBQ responses, education, marital and employment status. A seven-factor structure was the best model fit using CFA, excluding the Hunger subscale but similar to the original AEBQ. Internal reliability was good for all subscales (Cronbach's α = 0.70-0.86), and the intra-class correlation coefficient (0.70-0.91) reflected good test-retest reliability. In the fully adjusted models, Satiety Responsiveness [β = - 0.61 (- 1.01, - 0.21)] and Slowness in Eating [β = - 0.70 (- 1.01, - 0.39)] were negatively associated with BMI, and Emotional Over-Eating [β = 0.94 (0.62, 1.27)] was positively associated with BMI. The AEBQ-Esp (excluding Hunger) appears to be a valid and reliable psychometric questionnaire for measuring appetitive traits in a Mexican Spanish-speaking population. Some traits appear to be associated with BMI in adulthood and warrant further exploration. Level III evidence obtained from well-designed cohort or case-control analytic studies. Although this was just an observational study, it was well designed and provided new evidence.
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Date: 04-10-2019
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 06-2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Date: 11-06-2015
DOI: 10.1017/S0007114515001695
Abstract: Research suggests that repeatedly offering infants a variety of vegetables during weaning increases vegetable intake and liking. The effect may extend to novel foods. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of advising parents to introduce a variety of single vegetables as first foods on infants' subsequent acceptance of a novel vegetable. Mothers of 4- to 6-month-old infants in the UK, Greece and Portugal were randomised to either an intervention group ( n 75), who received guidance on introducing five vegetables (one per d) as first foods repeated over 15 d, or a control group ( n 71) who received country-specific ‘usual care’. Infant's consumption (g) and liking (maternal and researcher rated) of an unfamiliar vegetable were assessed 1 month post-intervention. Primary analyses were conducted for the full s le with secondary analyses conducted separately by country. No significant effect of the intervention was found for vegetable intake in the three countries combined. However, sub-group analyses showed that UK intervention infants consumed significantly more novel vegetable than control infants (32·8 ( sd 23·6) v . 16·5 ( sd 12·1) g P = 0·003). UK mothers and researchers rated infants' vegetable liking higher in the intervention than in control condition. In Portugal and Greece, there was no significant intervention effect on infants' vegetable intake or liking. The differing outcome between countries possibly reflects cultural variations in existing weaning practices. However, the UK results suggest in countries where vegetables are not common first foods, advice on introducing a variety of vegetables early in weaning may be beneficial for increasing vegetable acceptance.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 29-06-2021
DOI: 10.1007/S40519-021-01229-X
Abstract: The Adult Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (AEBQ) is a newly developed questionnaire adapted from the widely used Child Eating Behaviour Questionnaire. This questionnaire assesses four food approach scales, namely hunger, food responsiveness, emotional overeating (EOE) and enjoyment of food, and four food avoidance scales, namely satiety responsiveness (SR), emotional undereating (EUE), food fussiness and slowness in eating (SE). This study aimed to validate a French version of the AEBQ in controlled conditions among French-speaking adults from Quebec, Canada. The AEBQ was pre-tested through structured interviews with 30 in iduals. Participants of the validation study (n = 197, aged 19-65 years) had their height and weight measured and completed the AEBQ, Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ) and Intuitive Eating Scale-2 to assess factorial structure, internal consistency and construct validity. Test-retest reliability over 2 weeks was assessed among 144 participants. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated an excellent model fit (NNFI = 0.98, CFI = 0.98, RMSEA = 0.03, χ This study indicates that the French AEBQ is a valid and reliable tool to measure eating behaviours in the adult population of Quebec. Level III: Evidence obtained from well-designed cohort or case-control analytic studies. The data are cross-sectional, but all measurement were undertaken in controlled laboratory conditions and the study provided new information.
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Date: 10-2018
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Date: 03-11-2021
DOI: 10.1017/BEC.2021.22
Abstract: Appetitive traits are associated with weight and could be managed using behavioural strategies. Personalised approaches to weight loss could use a person's appetitive trait profile to tailor weight management advice. This study aimed to explore participants’ experiences of a brief Appetitive Trait Tailored Intervention (ATTI) based on participants’ Adult Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (AEBQ) scores. The ATTI was developed using strategies from modified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and behaviour change techniques. Acceptability testing of the ATTI was carried out with participants (body mass index ≥25) who completed the AEBQ online and were sent their appetitive trait profile and corresponding weight loss tips via e-mail. Participants were asked to follow the tips for 8 weeks and following the tips, perceived helpfulness, barriers, and initial and final body weight. Qualitative interviews explored their experiences. Thirty-seven participants provided feedback and reported the majority of the tips to be helpful. Thirty-two participants (92.5% female) provided their final weight 10 reported weight loss ≥5% of initial weight. Qualitative interviews ( n = 21) revealed that tailoring was seen as novel and participants felt that the ATTI increased their self-awareness and encouraged behavioural changes. The low intensity of the ATTI limited engagement for some. The ATTI is an acceptable, novel approach to weight management.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 23-07-2021
DOI: 10.1111/JAR.12922
Abstract: The aim was to pilot an adapted manualised weight management programme for persons with mild–moderate intellectual disabilities affected by overweight or obesity (‘ Shape Up‐LD ’). Adults with intellectual disabilities were enrolled in a 6‐month trial (3‐month active intervention and 3‐month follow‐up) and were in idually randomised to Shape Up‐LD or a usual care control. Feasibility outcomes included recruitment, retention, initial effectiveness and cost. Fifty people were enrolled. Follow‐up rates were 78% at 3 months and 74% at 6 months. At 3 and 6 months, controlling for baseline weight, no difference was observed between groups (3 months: β : −0.34, 95% confidence interval [CI]: −2.38, 1.69, 6 months: β : −0.55, 95%CI −4.34, 3.24). It may be possible to carry out a trial of Shape Up‐LD , although barriers to recruitment, carer engagement and questionnaire completion need to be addressed, alongside refinements to the intervention.
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Date: 04-2018
DOI: 10.1093/ABM/KAY013
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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