Abstract

RODRIGUEZ-CASTELLANOS, Fredy Alexander et al. Nutritional, behavioral and physical activity program to address type 1 and 2 obesity. Divers.: Perspect. Psicol. [online]. 2018, vol.14, n.1, pp.69-82. ISSN 1794-9998.  https://doi.org/10.15332/s1794-9998.2018.0001.05.

Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic diseases which must be counteracted with healthy physical activity and better nutritional habits. Using a multiple baseline design among participants, we aimed to identify changes in: number of steps, caloric expenditure, physical fitness and body composition in 4 adults. The intervention consisted of concurrent training, diet, nutritional education and behavioral coaching. After the intervention, the number of steps increased by 23.93% and kilocaloric rose by 9.25% related to baseline. These changes were associated with a decrease in waist circumference and increase in flexibility in all participants; It is possible that the differences in the results are explained mainly by adherence. Finally, aspects to be improved are addressed for future research.

Keywords : Obesity; physical activity; nutrition; exercise; adherence.

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