Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches for Weight Management in the Obese Population

The 2018 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

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ID15460441
AuthorsSang-Dol Kim (0000-0002-2355-5872, Kangwon National University, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume18
Issue15
Pages8161-8161
Publication date2021-08-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph18158161
PMID34360454
OpenAlexW3189614375
LanguageEN
References cited29

(1) Background: Obesity management has become an important issue due to the COVID-19 outbreak; therefore, periodic surveys on the approaches to obesity management of the entire population and target obese population are required. (2) Methods: The study used nationally representative data from the 2018 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Participants reported all approaches they had used to reduce or maintain weight in the past year. Data were analyzed with multiple response methods. (3) Results: The most commonly reported approach was exercise, which included fitness, yoga, biking, and other physical activities (74.7% of respondents), and the second most commonly reported approach was decreased food intake (69.6% of respondents). The use of approaches differed according to respondents' demographic characteristics. Regarding sex-related differences, in particular, men preferred to exercise, while women were more likely to decrease food intake. Among men, exercise was highest in the 40-49 years age group (48.3%). Among women, decreased food intake was highest in the same age group (16.1%). (4) Conclusions: These findings indicate that it is necessary to introduce individualized weight management approaches and measures according to target groups in obese adults

Environmental health · National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey · Obesity · Population · Weight loss · Weight management · Demography · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Gerontology

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