title: Weight loss and related behavior changes among lesbians.
abstract: Overweight and obesity are known risk factors for several modifiable, if not preventable diseases. Growing evidence suggests that lesbians may have higher rates of obesity than other women. This study was designed to describe weight loss and behavior changes related to food choices and exercise habits among lesbians who participated in a predominantly lesbian, mainstream, commercial weight loss program. Behavioral changes were recorded in exercise, quality of food choices, and number of times dining out. Although there were several limitations based on sample size and heterogeneity, the impact of a lesbian-supportive environment for behavior change was upheld.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, 461 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37240, USA. sarah.fogel@vanderbilt.edu
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fogel
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dietrich
authors.forename: Dana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Blakemore
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002755:Choice Behavior; D015444:Exercise; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006293:Health Promotion; D018452:Homosexuality, Female / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D050177:Overweight / Q000523:psychology; D015431:Weight Loss