Sex differences among participants in a weight-control program

摘要: The present study examines whether sex differences in behavioral and psychological variables related to weight control are explained by standards prior history of dieting. predictive value these for subsequent outcome a weight-loss program was also examined. Women (N = 88) reported (a) more dieting behavior (both past present), (b) leaner desired weight, (c) knowledge methods nutrition, (d) motivational barriers than men 98). Men control, higher levels physical activity. Sex barriers, nutrition knowledge, some the behaviors were eliminated controlling statistically history. Weight losses at 6, 12, 18 months consistently only two discriminating between women. Positive eating behaviors, such as diet foods limiting food quantity, prospectively less loss. Stimulus-control one location, greater women differed little loss success. Since few loss, different emphases treatments not clearly indicated.