Determinants of successful lifestyle change during a 6-month preconception lifestyle intervention in women with obesity and infertility

Matty D. A. Karsten*, Anne M. van Oers, Henk Groen, Meike A. Q. Mutsaerts, Mireille N. M. van Poppel, Anouk Geelen, Cornelieke van de Beek, Rebecca C. Painter, Ben W. J. Mol, Tessa J. Roseboom, Annemieke Hoek, J. M. Burggraaff, W. K. H. Kuchenbecker, D. A. M. Perquin, C. A. M. Koks, R. van Golde, E. M. Kaaijk, J. M. Schierbeek, G. J. E. Oosterhuis, F. J. BroekmansN. E. A. Vogel, C. B. Lambalk, F. van der Veen, N. F. Klijn, P. E. A. M. Mercelina, Y. M. van Kasteren, A. W. Nap, R. J. A. B. Mulder, E. T. C. M. Gondrie, J. P. de Bruin, LIFEstyle Study Grp

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Abstract

Purpose To identify demographic, (bio)physical, behavioral, and psychological determinants of successful lifestyle change and program completion by performing a secondary analysis of the intervention arm of a randomized-controlled trial, investigating a preconception lifestyle intervention. Methods The 6-month lifestyle intervention consisted of dietary counseling, physical activity, and behavioral modification, and was aimed at 5-10% weight loss. We operationalized successful lifestyle change as successful weight loss (>= 5% weight/BMI

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2463-2475
Number of pages13
JournalEuropean Journal of Nutrition
Volume58
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2019

Keywords

  • Lifestyle intervention
  • Obesity
  • Preconception
  • Determinants
  • DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
  • CORONARY RISK-FACTORS
  • TERM WEIGHT-LOSS
  • SOCIOECONOMIC-STATUS
  • HEALTH BEHAVIOR
  • PREGNANCY
  • PREDICTORS
  • ADULTS
  • OVERWEIGHT
  • CLASSIFICATION

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