Project TEAMS (Talking about Eating, Activity, and Mutual Support): a randomized controlled trial of a theory-based weight loss program for couples

• Main Authors: Amy A. Gorin (Author), Theodore A. Powers (Author), Katelyn Gettens (Author), Talea Cornelius (Author), Richard Koestner (Author), Amy R. Mobley (Author), Linda Pescatello (Author), Tania Huedo Medina (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Obesity risk is shared between spouses, yet existing weight loss programs focus on individuals and not the marital dyad. Given the interdependence of weight in couples, weight management outcomes might be improved by targeting joint weight loss and the creation of an interpersona...