Weight change following smoking cessation: the role of food intake and exercise
1987
Rodin, J.
Aspects of eating and exercise behavior were investigated as they might relate to differences in weight change following smoking cessation. Thirty-five female and 7 male smokers were recruited before smoking cessation programs and tested before and several times after they gave up cigarettes. Nonquitters were recruited and used as the control group. Many subjects reported cutting down or stopping smoking from 1 to 4 days after the smoking cessation program began, but had resumed smoking at or near their baseline levels by the end of the first week. Smokers who stopped smoking gained on the average 3.18 lbs. by the end of the experiment, while those who continued smoking gained on the average 0.30 lbs; thus, those who stopped smoking were eating a significantly greater number of calories at baseline than subjects who continued smoking. Former smokers showed a decrease in carbohydrate and protein consumption and no change in fat consumption. Subjects who lost weight or stayed the same significantly reduced systolic blood pressure as compared to subjects who gained weight. Subjects who stopped smoking found sweet taste significantly more pleasant than those who continued smoking. Furthermore, there was a decrease in aerobic activity in subjects who gained weight but did not stop smoking. These findings may provide some clear directions for future research regarding determinants of weight loss or gain following smoking cessation.
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