title: Weight gain associated with decreases in smoking rate and nicotine intake.
abstract: The mechanisms involved in the weight gain associated with smoking cessation are not well known. This study employed a single-subject design to investigate changes in weight following systematic reductions in smoking rate and cigarette nicotine content. Although there were no changes in the subject's caloric intake or physical activity, a weight gain of 3.6 kg was observed after 4 months of reduced rate and nicotine intake. These results suggest that weight change during smoking reduction and cessation may be primarily due to changes in factors other than caloric intake or activity.
authors: Jackson Veterans Administration Medical Center.
authors: K A
authors: KA
authors: Perkins
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Denier
authors: J A
authors: JA
authors: Mayer
authors: R R
authors: RR
authors: Scott
authors: P M
authors: PM
authors: Dubbert
mesh_terms: D001835:Body Weight; D002149:Energy Intake; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009538:Nicotine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012907:Smoking / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D009538:Nicotine