Psychological and weight history variables as predictors of short-term weight and body fat mass loss.

Identifying predictors of early weight loss may have value in predicting longer-term success in weight loss programmes. This study examined if weight history variables (ie, weight cycling history [WCH], age of onset of obesity [AOO]), and preintervention Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ) and Power of Food Scale (PFS) scores predicted weight loss (WL) and fat mass loss (FML) following a 3-week calorie restriction intervention. Thirty-two participants (19-60 y; body mass index [BMI] 30-39.9 kg/m WCH, AOO, preintervention TFEQ subscale scores, and PFS subscale scores did not predict WL (all Although these variables were not robust predictors, results for at least the PFS suggest there may be value in further exploring this measure using larger sample sizes.

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Corresponding author, Martin Binks, PhD, reports that the original data collection for this study was funded by Nestlé Health Science Inc. The funding agency was not involved in decisions related to the publication of outcomes. Dr Binks has also received honoraria in the past for presenting educational content on behalf of Nestlé Health Science Inc. Dr Binks further attests that this manuscript has neither been submitted for consideration nor been published elsewhere and represents an original work. The authors have no other potential conflicts of interest to declare.