Variables Influencing Success and Failure For Adults During Dieting
Major
Nursing, BSN
Submission Type
Poster
Area of Study or Work
Nursing
Faculty Advisor
Wendy Kooken
Location
CNS Atrium
Start Date
4-12-2025 11:15 AM
End Date
4-12-2025 12:15 PM
Abstract
Poor diets are the leading risk factor for chronic disease in the USA. About 30% of adults in the US are considered obese, and around 25% of children under age 20 are considered obese or very obese. Psychological factors significantly and complexly influence people’s adherence to healthy dietary behaviors such as overeating and eating unhealthy food. Research suggests healthy foods such as fresh fruits, greens, and protein are often harder to access, more expensive, and of lower quality in rural/remote or low-income/high-minority areas, which compounds the struggles with obesity. Americans spend an estimated $33 billion each year on weight loss products and diets. Little is known about the psychological variables that influence successful dieting and weight loss that lasts. Little is known about which diets are the most effective, produce feelings of satisfaction, and have the highest levels of adherence. Additionally, variables that contribute to failure in dieting are not well-researched. We are conducting a literature review on which psychological variables lead persons to succeed with weight loss and diet adherence versus failure. Using the PRISMA technique for this literature review examining research findings on
Variables Influencing Success and Failure For Adults During Dieting
CNS Atrium
Poor diets are the leading risk factor for chronic disease in the USA. About 30% of adults in the US are considered obese, and around 25% of children under age 20 are considered obese or very obese. Psychological factors significantly and complexly influence people’s adherence to healthy dietary behaviors such as overeating and eating unhealthy food. Research suggests healthy foods such as fresh fruits, greens, and protein are often harder to access, more expensive, and of lower quality in rural/remote or low-income/high-minority areas, which compounds the struggles with obesity. Americans spend an estimated $33 billion each year on weight loss products and diets. Little is known about the psychological variables that influence successful dieting and weight loss that lasts. Little is known about which diets are the most effective, produce feelings of satisfaction, and have the highest levels of adherence. Additionally, variables that contribute to failure in dieting are not well-researched. We are conducting a literature review on which psychological variables lead persons to succeed with weight loss and diet adherence versus failure. Using the PRISMA technique for this literature review examining research findings on