New Study at Miriam Hospital Targets Weight Gain Prevention in Young Adults
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
“We know it gets harder to lose the weight as you get older, so preventing weight gain during young adulthood is critical to reducing the obesity epidemic,” said SNAP principal investigator Rena Wing, PhD, director of the Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center and professor of psychiatry and human behavior at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. According to Wing, who also led the smaller pilot study, there has been little research on how to prevent weight gain in young adults, yet between the ages of 18 and 35, Americans typically undergo some major transitions that studies have shown can trigger weight gain, including entering the workforce, getting married and becoming pregnant.
Study Eligibility
Men and women between the ages of 18 and 35 who are either at a healthy weight or slightly overweight (BMI ranging from 21 to 30) are needed for this study. All SNAP participants will receive regular personalized feedback on their calorie expenditure, blood pressure, body fat percentage and cholesterol levels, along with a detailed analysis of their diet and exercise patterns and access to online weight management tools. Participants may be required to come back for group sessions during the first several months and for annual refresher groups throughout their enrollment in the study. There are no costs for participating and compensation for time will be provided. Modest weight loss can be expected. For more information or to enroll, please visit www.snapstudy.org.
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