Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches for Weight Management in the Obese Population: The 2018 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 18(15)2021 Aug 02.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1344350
ABSTRACT
(1) Background:
Obesity management has become an important issue due to the COVID-19 outbreak; therefore, periodic surveys on the approaches to obesity management of the entire population and target obese population are required. (2)Methods:
The study used nationally representative data from the 2018 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Participants reported all approaches they had used to reduce or maintain weight in the past year. Data were analyzed with multiple response methods. (3)Results:
The most commonly reported approach was exercise, which included fitness, yoga, biking, and other physical activities (74.7% of respondents), and the second most commonly reported approach was decreased food intake (69.6% of respondents). The use of approaches differed according to respondents' demographic characteristics. Regarding sex-related differences, in particular, men preferred to exercise, while women were more likely to decrease food intake. Among men, exercise was highest in the 40-49 years age group (48.3%). Among women, decreased food intake was highest in the same age group (16.1%). (4)Conclusions:
These findings indicate that it is necessary to introduce individualized weight management approaches and measures according to target groups in obese adults.Keywords
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Topics:
Traditional medicine
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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