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Shared lives - an opportunity for obesity prevention?
Citation
Anderson, AS and Marshall, DW and Lea, EJ, Shared lives - an opportunity for obesity prevention?, Appetite, 43, (3) pp. 327-329. ISSN 0195-6663 (2004) [Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1016/j.appet.2004.07.007
Abstract
A longitudinal design was used to survey individual members of 22 couples about food choices, dietary intake and body weight around three months prior to cohabitation and again about three months after the moving-in date. Changes after cohabitation included an increase in shared meal occasions, increased likelihood of including alcohol at meal times and social support for dietary temptations (and restrictions). Body weight increased significantly in women (58.3±7.1 - 59.8±7.9 kg) and in men (76.7±12.0 - 78.4±12.5 kg). This life stage may be a missed opportunity for obesity prevention initiatives. © 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Research Division: | Medical and Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Nutrition and Dietetics |
| Research Field: | Nutrition and Dietetics not elsewhere classified |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) |
| Objective Field: | Nutrition |
| Author: | Lea, EJ (Dr Emma Lea) |
| ID Code: | 48861 |
| Year Published: | 2004 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 15 |
| Deposited By: | Menzies Institute for Medical Research |
| Deposited On: | 2007-11-05 |
| Last Modified: | 2011-09-21 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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