Effects of a new intervention based on the Health at Every Size approach for the management of obesity: The ``Health and Wellness in Obesity{''} study

摘要: Health at Every Size® (HAES®) is a weight-neutral approach focused on promoting healthy behaviors in people with different body sizes. This study examined multiple physiological, attitudinal, nutritional, and behavioral effects of newly developed, intensive, interdisciplinary HAES®-based intervention obese women. was prospective, seven-month, randomized (2:1), controlled, mixed-method clinical trial. The group (I-HAES®; n = 39) took part an intensified comprising physical activity program, nutrition counseling sessions, philosophical workshops. control (CTRL; 19) underwent traditional intervention. Before after the interventions, participants were assessed for psychological, parameters (quantitative data) focus groups (qualitative data). Body weight, mass index, waist hip circumferences did not significantly differ within or between (P > 0.05). I-HAES® showed increased peak oxygen uptake improved performance timed-stand test 0.004 P 0.004, between-group comparisons). No significant within- differences observed objectively measured levels, even though majority indicated that they engaged had plans to include their routines. resulted improvements eating attitudes practices. all Attitude Questionnaire subscale Figure Rating Scale scores ≤ 0.05 parameters, within-group comparisons), whereas CTRL slight no changes. Both health-related quality life although superior gains "physical health," "psychological "overall perception health" 0.05, 0.03, 0.02, respectively, comparisons) domains. Finally, most quantitative explained by qualitative data. Our results show this new participants' practices, image, capacity, despite lack changes weight showing our novel program.