Interest in Weight Loss Methods Among Adults and Its Predictors: Sociodemographic Factors, Anthropometric Parameters, and Physical Activity

The key predictors of interest in weight loss methods are body weight status, gender, and economic situation. These vary in importance depending on the type of weight loss method. Healthcare providers should recommend various weight-management strategies, having regard for the level of interest in weight loss methods and their predictors.

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International Journal of Health Policy and Management
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2025-05-14
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https://doi.org/10.34172/ijhpm.8493
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Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
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Interest in Weight Loss Methods Among Adults and Its Predictors: Sociodemographic Factors, Anthropometric Parameters, and Physical Activity

Anna Bartkowiak, Adam Kantanista, Adrian Lubowiecki-Vikuk, Elżbieta Biernat
International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
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Interest in Weight Loss Methods Among Adults and Its Predictors: Sociodemographic Factors, Anthropometric Parameters, and Physical Activity

Anna Bartkowiak, Adam Kantanista, Adrian Lubowiecki-Vikuk, Elżbieta Biernat
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The key predictors of interest in weight loss methods are body weight status, gender, and economic situation. These vary in importance depending on the type of weight loss method. Healthcare providers should recommend various weight-management strategies, having regard for the level of interest in weight loss methods and their predictors.

International Journal of Health Policy and ManagementVol. 14
SGH Warsaw School of Economics (PL), University of Wrocław (PL), University School of Physical Education in Kraków (PL), Wroclaw University of Economics and Business (PL)
Openalex Percentile: Top 85%
Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
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