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Peer reviewedWing, Rena R.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1983
Evaluated the relationship between mood and weight loss for 76 patients participating in two consecutive behavioral treatment programs. Weight losses averaged 12.2 pounds (5.55 kg) during the 10-week program. Positive changes in mood were reported during this interval, and these changes appeared to be related to changes in weight. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Depression (Psychology)
Peer reviewedJeffrey, Robert W.; Wing, Rena R. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1995
Individuals (n=177) who had participated in an 18-month trial of behavioral interventions involving food provision and financial incentives were examined 12 months later. Food provision, but not financial incentives, led to better weight loss than standard behavioral treatment, but over 12 additional months of no-treatment follow-up, all treated…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Followup Studies, Food
