5. Conclusions
eating behavior, weight loss
This study reported that there is variability in weight change in response to a 6-month physical activity intervention. These findings suggest that this variability may not be fully explained by differences in physical activity participation, but rather may be accompanied by different responses in eating behavior that include hunger, dietary disinhibition, and restraint. These factors warrant consideration in future studies examining the effects of physical activity on changes in weight and body composition. Moreover, these findings may have clinical implications, and may suggest the need to assess and monitor these eating behavior outcomes in patients undertaking physical activity with the intent of weight loss. Interventions may need to include strategies that are tailored to modifying these eating behavior domains to enhance the effectiveness of physical activity for weight loss.