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What leads to weight loss success in adults with asthma?

November 13th, 2014

Among overweight and obese adults who had asthma and participated in weight loss programs, more severe asthma, male sex, and improvements in eating behaviors were all linked with better success at losing weight.

The finding that individuals with more severe asthma may have a greater motivation to lose weight suggests that these individuals should be targeted for intervention. Also, gender tailoring of weight loss programs may be useful to enhance weight loss success, said Lisa Wood, senior author of the Respirology study.

More information:
Scott, H. A., Gibson, P. G., Garg, M. L., Pretto, J. J., Morgan, P. J., Callister, R. and Wood, L. G. (2014), Determinants of weight loss success utilizing a meal replacement plan and/or exercise, in overweight and obese adults with asthma. Respirology. doi: 10.1111/resp.12423

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