Physical Activity in Bariatric Surgery Patients: Does Temperament Matter?

DiscussionThe results indicate that temperament per se does not contribute to the level of PA in bariatric surgery patients. However, in post‐operative patients, lower BMI was associated with a higher likelihood of being physically active particularly in patients with anxious temperament. These preliminary findings need further investigation within longitudinal studies. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and Eating Disorders Association.

Source: European Eating Disorders Review - May 1, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Kerstin Gruner ‐Labitzke, Laurence Claes, Merle Bartsch, Mareike Schulze, Svenja Langenberg, Hinrich Köhler, Michael Marschollek, Martina Zwaan, Astrid Müller Tags: Research Article Source Type: research