Abstract
Objective
Examine associations among weight status, weight perception, and weight management
practices of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–Education (SNAP-Ed) participants in Georgia.
Methods
Self-reported weight, height, and weight-related practices were assessed and analyzed
in 270 SNAP-Ed participants.
Results
Almost three quarters of the sample self-reported overweight or obesity. Among overweight
and obese subjects, 39% and 69%, respectively, accurately perceived themselves as
overweight. More than half of the sample desired weight loss and 44% had attempted
weight loss in the past year. Overweight/obese subjects who accurately perceived their
weight were more likely to desire and to have attempted weight loss than those who
under-perceived their weight. Approximately 58% of all subjects who had attempted
to lose weight reported use of both methods suggested for weight loss: exercise and
dietary changes.
Conclusions and Implications
The high prevalence of self-reported overweight/obesity combined with a desire to
lose weight among the study sample demonstrated the necessity to develop SNAP-Ed curricula
emphasizing weight management.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
February 26,
2017
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure: The authors' conflict of interest disclosures can be found online with this article on www.jneb.org.
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