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J Hum Nutr Diet ; 29(2): 217-24, 2016 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25722119

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BACKGROUND: Baby Boomer men (those born in 1946-1964) are becoming obese at an earlier age compared to previous generations. The present study aimed to identify weight-loss strategies used by Baby Boomer men, to determine whether those strategies varied by weight status and to explore their dieting experiences. METHODS: The study used a cross-sectional survey of 211 men and 20 in-depth interviews. RESULTS: Men had a mean (SD) body mass index (BMI) of 29.35 (5.07) kg m(-2), with 82% being overweight or obese. Fifty-six percent were currently trying to lose weight. Healthy weight-loss strategies included reducing portions, increasing physical activity, cutting back on fried foods, cutting back on sweets, cutting back on alcohol, using meal replacement drinks/bars and joining a weight-loss programme. Unhealthy strategies included skipping meals and using over-the-counter 'diet pills'. Men who reduced portions, skipped meals, cut back on sweets, joined a weight-loss programme and used diet pills had significantly higher BMIs than men who said they did not (P < 0.05 for all). Interviews revealed that older men struggle to lose weight, 'I've been struggling for the last 2-3 years'. 'The last time I really tried to lose weight I stayed on the diet for just a day or two'. Wives were considered essential to their weight management success. CONCLUSIONS: Men used a do-it-yourself weight-loss approach using both healthy and unhealthy strategies. Obese men were more likely to use unhealthy practices than overweight men.


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Obesity/therapy , Overweight/therapy , Weight Loss , Weight Reduction Programs/methods , Body Mass Index , Cross-Sectional Studies , Diet, Reducing , Exercise , Health Status , Humans , Male , Meals , Middle Aged
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J Hum Nutr Diet ; 28 Suppl 2: 41-9, 2015 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24890122

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BACKGROUND: Individuals with limited health literacy (LHL) have poorer health outcomes and have difficulty understanding and complying with recommendations to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The present study examined the association between health literacy (HL) and sources of dieting information, the weight-loss methods used and the information needed to manage weight among African American women. METHODS: This mixed method study included seven focus groups and a survey of 413 African American women. Binary logistic regression analyses were performed to examine the association between HL category and sources of dieting information, weight-loss methods and information needed to lose weight. Thematic analysis was used to analyse focus group data. RESULTS: Women with LHL were significantly more likely to have a higher body mass index (BMI) than those with AHL (P < 0.05). Compared to respondents with LHL, those with adequate health literacy (AHL) are more likely to rely on information obtained from the Internet (P < 0.001), although they are less likely to rely on information obtained from the television (P < 0.05). They also are significantly more likely to participate in physical activity to lose weight (P ≤ 0.002). In addition, women with AHL were significantly less likely to want information on portion control (P = 0.002). Major qualitative themes were the importance of television and the Internet as major sources of health information, the use of healthy and unhealthy weight-loss methods, and being overwhelmed by the plethora of dieting information. CONCLUSIONS: HL may affect BMI among AA women, where they access dieting information and the types of information needed to manage their weight.


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Black or African American , Body Mass Index , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Health Literacy , Information Seeking Behavior , Obesity/diet therapy , Weight Loss , Adult , Comprehension , Data Collection , Exercise , Female , Focus Groups , Health , Humans , Life Style , Logistic Models , Middle Aged , Patient Compliance , Young Adult
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