Perceived stress has been identified as a predictor of eating behavior during the 3-year PREVIEW lifestyle intervention. The PREVIEW lifestyle intervention is a randomized controlled trial that was conducted to assess the effects of a lifestyle intervention on and health outcomes in and obese adults. The study included a 3-year follow-up period and assessed the participants’ eating behavior, physical activity, and perceived stress.

The results of the study showed that perceived stress was a significant predictor of eating behavior during the 3-year follow-up period. Specifically, higher levels of perceived stress were associated with higher levels of unhealthy eating behaviors, such as snacking, eating out, and consuming high-calorie foods. In addition, higher levels of perceived stress were associated with lower levels of healthy eating behaviors, such as consuming fruits and vegetables.

These findings suggest that perceived stress may be an important factor to consider when designing lifestyle interventions for and obese adults. Interventions that focus on reducing perceived stress may be beneficial in promoting healthy eating behaviors and improving outcomes. Additionally, interventions that focus on increasing healthy eating behaviors may be beneficial in reducing perceived stress.

Overall, the findings of this study suggest that perceived stress is an important factor to consider when designing lifestyle interventions for and obese adults. Interventions that focus on reducing perceived stress and increasing healthy eating behaviors may be beneficial in promoting and improving health outcomes.