Physical Activity in the Prevention of Weight Gain: the Impact of Measurement and Interpretation of Associations

Purpose of Review To what extent do different methods of physical activity measurement and statistical analysis influence the reported associations between physical activity and weight gain? Recent Findings The obesity epidemic has led to a focus on lifestyle approaches to the prevention of weight g...

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Published in:Current obesity reports 2019-06, Vol.8 (2), p.66-76
Main Authors: Jones, Paul Remy, Ekelund, Ulf
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavioral Therapy
Cardiology
Diabetes
Endocrinology
Etiology of Obesity (T Gill
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Metabolic Diseases
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Topical Collection on Etiology of Obesity
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Summary:Purpose of Review To what extent do different methods of physical activity measurement and statistical analysis influence the reported associations between physical activity and weight gain? Recent Findings The obesity epidemic has led to a focus on lifestyle approaches to the prevention of weight gain. Physical activity is one such approach. A number of studies have reported beneficial associations between higher levels of physical activity and weight gain at the population level. However, limitations of physical activity measurement and analytical models in some of these studies are likely to have resulted in overestimation of the strength of association. Summary Understanding the limitations of assessment methods and analytical models used in epidemiological research should facilitate more realistic appraisal for physical activity to prevent weight gain at the population level and inform approaches to future research.
ISSN:2162-4968
2162-4968
DOI:10.1007/s13679-019-00337-1