Table 1 Prevalence and duration of weight loss strategies over two years in the study sample.
Strategy | Prevalence (total N for strategy) | Mean Duration in Weeks (SD) |
|---|---|---|
Reduce calories | 76.4% (of 1347) | 27.2 (20.9) |
Increase exercise | 70.4% (of 1243) | 24.7 (19.1) |
Increase fruits/vegetables | 74.3% (of 1296) | 31.4 (22.7) |
Decrease fat intake | 74.9% (of 1309) | 31.2 (24.0) |
Cut sweets/junk food | 67.9% (of 1193) | 26.0 (21.1) |
Reduce amount of food | 77.4% (of 1360) | 27.6 (21.4) |