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The Transition into Young Adulthood: a Critical Period for Weight Control
Current diabetes reports, v 17(11), 114
01 Nov 2017
PMID: 28971312
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Abstract
Purpose of Review : Emerging adulthood (age 18-25) represents a critical period for weight control: rate of weight gain is greatest during these years and the prevalence of overweight and obesity is estimated to be at least 40% among emerging adults. Unique behavioral, psychosocial, and cognitive risk factors among this population must be specifically addressed within weight management programs. We review extant treatment approaches, including lessons learned from the nascent literature specifically targeting this population. Lastly, we provide suggestions to inform future work in this area.
Recent Findings : The EARLY consortium comprises seven clinical trials targeting weight control in young adults age 18-35. Though these studies encompass a broader age range, two of the trials enrolled large numbers of 18-25-year-olds. Results from these trials and other recent pilot trials provide a foundation for next steps with respect to developing weight management interventions for emerging adults.
Summary : The design of targeted weight control approaches for emerging and young adults has contributed to improved outcomes for this high-risk population. However, suboptimal engagement and variability in response pose challenges. Identifying and intervening on individual-level behavioral and psychological variables may enhance the effects of these adapted treatments.
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- Title
- The Transition into Young Adulthood: a Critical Period for Weight Control
- Creators
- Autumn Lanoye - Virginia Commonwealth UniversityKristal L. Brown - Virginia Commonwealth UniversityJessica G. LaRose - Virginia Commonwealth University
- Publication Details
- Current diabetes reports, v 17(11), 114
- Publisher
- Current Medicine Group
- Number of pages
- 14
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000413064200014
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85030623153
- Other Identifier
- 991021861672204721
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