Predicting short-term weight loss using four leading health behavior change theories

• Main Authors: Barata José T (Author), Minderico Cláudia S (Author), Martins Sandra S (Author), Branco Teresa L (Author), Teixeira Pedro J (Author), Palmeira António L (Author), Serpa Sidónio O (Author), Sardinha Luís B (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This study was conceived to analyze how exercise and weight management psychosocial variables, derived from several health behavior change theories, predict weight change in a short-term intervention. The theories under analysis were...