The role of weight management in the health of women.
Weight management plays a central role in preventing many diseases that affect women. Lifelong hormonal, psychological, and environmental influences on women elicit a set of behavioral and biological responses distinctive from men that place them at increased risk for overall weight concerns, weight gain, and obesity. Limitations of current treatment call for increased research to improve our understanding and guide efforts in this important aspect of women's health. Research needs to be conducted to define realistic and obtainable weight goals and to design educational strategies to promote health and self-esteem. Research in the field of weight management should be directed to understanding gender differences, etiologies, and effective treatments.
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Nutrition Education and Research Program, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno 89557.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001835:Body Weight; D002648:Child; D004032:Diet; D004045:Dietary Services; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D016387:Women's Health