Background Process evaluation is important for improving theories of behavior change and
behavioral intervention methods. The present study reports on the process outcomes of a …

Background The present paper intends to contribute to the debate on the usefulness and
barriers in applying theories in diet and physical activity behavior-change interventions …

Background This study was conceived to analyze how exercise and weight management
psychosocial variables, derived from several health behavior change theories, predict …

INTRODUCTION: Behavioral interventions targeting sustained weight loss have largely
failed for decades, with little chance of improvement using prevailing methods. OBJECTIVE …

Effective procedures are needed to prevent the substantial increases in adiposity that have
been occurring among children and adults. Behavioral change may occur as a result of …

Obesity prevention interventions through dietary and physical activity change have generally
not been effective. Limitations on possible program effectiveness are herein identified at …

Purpose To examine if eating behaviors, physical activity levels, and program participation
influence ones ability to achieve≥ 5%,≥ 7%, and≥ 10% weight loss over a period of 24 …

METHODS: Search strategies—we searched eight databases, manually checked reference
lists and contacted authors. Inclusion and exclusion criteria—studies of any design, in which …

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a group behavior change intervention
involving self-selected, contextualized, and mediated goal setting on anthropometric …

Background Explanatory evaluation of interventions for prevention of weight gain is required
beyond changes in weight, to determine for whom the intervention works and the underlying …