The psychological consequences of weight gain prevention in healthy, premenopausal women.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Klem, Mary L.; Wing, Rena R.
- Source
- International Journal of Eating Disorders. Mar1997, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p167-174. 8p. 2 Charts, 1 Graph.
- Subject
- *WEIGHT gain
- Language
- ISSN
- 0276-3478
Studies the psychological consequences of weight gain prevention in healthy, premenopausal women in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Use of the Perceived Stress Scale-Short Version; Increase in self-reported physical activity; Reduction in several congestive heart disease factors; Lack of evidence of negative psychological effects.