Associations between adverse childhood experiences and weight, weight control behaviors and quality of life in Veterans seeking weight management services
Masheb RM, Sala M, Marsh AG, Snow JL, Kutz AM, Ruser CB. Associations between adverse childhood experiences and weight, weight control behaviors and quality of life in Veterans seeking weight management services. Eating Behaviors 2020, 40: 101461. PMID: 33352386, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2020.101461.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehavioral weight management programAdverse childhood experiencesQuality of lifeVA Connecticut Healthcare SystemPrevalence of ACEsWeight lossTypes of ACEsLow physical activityMore adverse childhood experiencesWeight management servicesWeight management programWeight-related qualityWeight control strategiesWeight control behaviorsMeasures of weightChildhood experiencesWeight outcomesPhysical activityFemale veteransAlcohol useLife outcomesHealthcare systemVeteransMeasures of ACEsHigh rate