Women dieters of normal weight: Their motives, goals, and risks

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Using data from a national survey of weight loss practices; this study examined those dieters who were of normal weight. Forty-seven percent of White women, 25% of Black women, and 16% of men currently trying to lose weight had a body mass index under 25. Women's primary motive was health improvement. Among normal-weight female dieters, 12% of Whites and 27% of Blacks were using risky strategies. Dieters were less likely than nondieters to smoke and reported better nutritional practices; however, they were not more likely to exercise; and their maximum weight fluctuation was 50% greater. Additional research on the consequences of dieting among normal- weight individuals is of high priority.

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Biener, L., & Heaton, A. (1995). Women dieters of normal weight: Their motives, goals, and risks. American Journal of Public Health, 85(5), 714–717. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.85.5.714

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