Relation between Self-reported Weight Cycling History, Dieting and Bio-behavioral Health in Japanese Adult Males
Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine
; : 248-255, 2001.
Article
in Japanese
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-361582
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Epidemiological findings suggest that weight fluctuations are associated with unfavorable health outcomes compared with stable weight. However, the interrelationship between the weight cycling history and dieting status in a non-clinical male trial on the risk for bio-behavioral health is unclear.Objective:
The purpose of this study was to examine the relation between weight cycling history as a result of intentional weight loss and bio-behavioral health in Japanese adult males.Method:
A cross-sectional study was performed on a group of 146 Japanese working males (47.5±9.3 yr.). Each subject completed a series of self-reported questionnaires in which information about weight cycling history, current dieting practices, life-styles, and social background were assessed. Results of the physical check up were used to assess biological parameters. Self-reported weight cycling was defined as intentionally losing 10% of one's weight and regaining the lost weight.Results:
Cyclers reported a significantly greater incidence of current dieting and recent weight gain compared with non-cyclers. Taking regular meals, eating breakfast everyday, and not eating snacks between meals every day were significantly less frequent among cyclers compared with non-cyclers after controlling for BMI. The adjusted odds ratio for AST abnormality was 5.46 (95%CI 1.08 −27.67), ALT abnormality was 3.31 (95%CI 1.24−8.78), and γ-GTP was 3.38 (95%CI 1.07−10.67) among cyclers, compared with non-cyclers.Conclusion:
These findings suggest that a history of weight cycling in men, regardless of current weight status, is associated with adverse bio-behavioral health. The risk for several liver enzyme abnormalities associated with weight cycling history was substantial, independent of relative body weight and lifestyle factors.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Health
Type of study:
Observational study
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Risk factors
Aspects:
Patient-preference
Language:
Japanese
Journal:
Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article