Intentions to Prevent Weight Gain in Older and Younger Adults; The Importance of Perceived Health and Appearance Consequences

Intentions to Prevent Weight Gain in Older and Younger Adults; The Importance of Perceived Health and Appearance Consequences

Objectives: This study investigates whether health and appearance consequences predict intentions to prevent weight gain and whether these relationships differ in younger versus older adults and in men versus women. Methods: UK adults aged 18-26 years (younger adults; n = 584) or >45 years (older...

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Main Authors: Rebecca J. Beeken, Sundus Mahdi, Fiona Johnson, Susanne F. Meisel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2018-03-01
Series:Obesity Facts
Subjects:
Weight gain
Intention
Health
Physical appearance
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/486961

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