Table 3

Associations between the duration of weight loss strategies and 24-month weight loss.

Strategy (N = 778–882)*

B

SE (B)

t

p

d†

Reduce calories

-0.11

0.01

-10.32

<.0001

.70

Increase exercise

-0.10

0.01

-8.52

<.0001

.58

Increase fruits/vegetables

-0.06

0.01

-5.94

<.0001

.41

Decrease fat intake

-0.06

0.01

-6.26

<.0001

.43

Cut sweet/junk food

-0.08

0.01

-7.33

<.0001

.54

Reduce amount of food

-0.10

0.01

-9.45

<.0001

.63

Note. Strategies were entered into separate general linear models. All analyses controlled for baseline weight (in kg).

*N = 778–882 due to missing values.

†Cohen's d = effect size statistic (small = .20, medium = .50, large = .80).

Linde et al. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2006 3:3   doi:10.1186/1479-5868-3-3