The PPET study: people and pets exercising together
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| Abstract |
Objective: Obesity is a significant public health problem that is affecting people and their pets. The human-companion animal bond and the role of pets in providing social support provides a rationale framework for studying the effectiveness of a combined people and pets (PP) exercising together (PPET) weight loss program. Research Methods and Procedures: Thirty-six pairs of overweight or obese people with an obese pet (PP) and 56 overweight or obese people only (PO) participated in a 1-year prospective controlled weight loss study. In a group format, people received dietary and physical activity counseling, and dogs were fed a calorie-controlled prescription diet. Physical activity was recorded using the physical activity recall questionnaire. Results: Completion rates at 1 year were 61% for the PP group and 58% for the PO group. Mean weight losses at 12 months using last observation carried forward were 4.7% (PP) and 5.2% (PO). Mean weight loss among the dogs was 15 |
| Date | 2006 |
| Publication Title | Obesity Research |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 1762-1770 |
| ISBN/ISSN | 1930-7381 |
| DOI | 10.1038/oby.2006.203 |
| Author Address | Wellness Institute, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 150 East Huron, Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.rkushner@nmh.org |
| Additional Language | English |
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