Assessment tools in obesity - Psychological measures, diet, activity, and body composition

PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR

卷:107

Review

Beechy, Laura²  Galpern, Jennie²  Petrone, Andrew³  Das, Sai Krupa^1,2 

[1] Tufts Univ, Jean Mayer USDA HNRCA, Energy Metab Lab, Boston, MA 02111 USA

[2] Tufts Univ, Friedman Sch Nutr Sci & Policy, Boston, MA 02111 USA

[3] Tufts Univ, Sch Arts & Sci, Medford, MA 02155 USA

关键词: Obesity;    Psychometrics;    Psychological tools;    Dietary assessment;    Body composition measurement;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.physbeh.2012.04.013

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

The global increase in the prevalence of obesity has led to an increased need for measurement tools for research, management and treatment of the obese person. The physical size limitations imposed by obesity, variations in body composition from that of normal weight, and a complex psychopathology all pose tremendous challenges to the assessment of an obese person. There is little published research regarding what tools can be used with confidence. This review is designed to provide researchers and clinicians with a guide to the current and emerging measurement tools specifically associated with obesity research and practice. Section 1 addresses psychological measures of well being. Sections 2, 3, and 4 focus on the assessment of food intake, activity, and body composition. All sections address basic challenges involved in the study and management of obesity, and highlight methodological issues associated with the use of common assessment tools. The best available methods for use in the obese both in research and clinical practice are recommended. (C) 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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