ReviewCurrent diabetes reports2017
The Transition into Young Adulthood: a Critical Period for Weight Control.
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51 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Weight-neutral interventions in young people with high body mass index: A systematic review.Nutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia · 2023Pooled it
- Making Specific Plan Improves Physical Activity and Healthy Eating for Community-Dwelling Patients With Chronic Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2022Pooled it
- Efficacy of a Digital Peer Support Program on Weight Management and Mental Health in University Students With Preobesity: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026Trial
- Recruitment and retention of emerging adults in lifestyle interventions: Findings from the REACH trial.Contemporary clinical trials · 2022Trial
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- Implementation intentions for weight loss in college students with overweight and obesity: a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial.Translational behavioral medicine · 2021Trial
- Changes in Cardiovascular Risk Factors Over 6 Years in Young Adults in a Randomized Trial of Weight Gain Prevention.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2020Trial
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- Early Engagement is Associated with Better Weight Loss in Emerging Adults.American journal of health behavior · 2019Trial
- Physical Activity Moderates the Relationship Between Screen Time and Body Dissatisfaction in Early Adulthood.Health education & behavior : the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education · 2026Article
- Promoting adherence to weight-related behaviors in young adults: Design of the Nudge microrandomized trial.Contemporary clinical trials · 2026Article
- A Qualitative Study Exploring Diabetes Prevention Intervention Needs and Ideas Among Young Adults at High Risk for Diabetes.Journal of nutrition education and behavior · 2026Article
- Lifestyle and Dietary Behaviors Are Associated with Body Mass Index in Romanian Young Adults.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Young Adults' Interactions With Food and Nutrition Content on Social Media and Implications for Intervention Design: Semistructured Interview Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Food patterns and body weight in young adulthood and associations with food consumption throughout childhood: findings from a birth-cohort study.The British journal of nutrition · 2026Article
- Empowering Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Through Personalized Intervention Portfolios Using a Healthy Lifestyle Recommender System to Prevent and Control Obesity in Young Adults: Pilot Study Protocol from the HealthyW8 Project.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Article
- Central obesity and its association with youth physical and mental health: evidence from the Australian National Health Survey.BMC medicine · 2025Article
- Thirty-Year Glycemic Trajectories From Young Adulthood Through Middle Age.JAMA network open · 2025Article
- Associations Between Youth Sport Participation and Bone, Muscle, and Fat in Adulthood: Iowa Bone Development Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Cohort Profile Update: Finnish Health in Teens (Fin-HIT).International journal of epidemiology · 2025Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewEmerging adulthood (age 18-25) represents a critical period for weight control: rate of weight gain is greatest during these years and the prevalence of overweight and obesity is estimated to be at least 40% among emerging adults. Unique behavioral, psychosocial, and cognitive risk factors among this population must be specifically addressed within weight management programs. We review extant treatment approaches, including lessons learned from the nascent literature specifically targeting this population. Lastly, we provide suggestions to inform future work in this area. RECENT
findingsThe EARLY consortium comprises seven clinical trials targeting weight control in young adults age 18-35. Though these studies encompass a broader age range, two of the trials enrolled large numbers of 18-25-year-olds. Results from these trials and other recent pilot trials provide a foundation for next steps with respect to developing weight management interventions for emerging adults. The design of targeted weight control approaches for emerging and young adults has contributed to improved outcomes for this high-risk population. However, suboptimal engagement and variability in response pose challenges. Identifying and intervening on individual-level behavioral and psychological variables may enhance the effects of these adapted treatments.
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