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Lesley D. Lutes

Researcher at University of British Columbia

Publications -  60
Citations -  3241

Lesley D. Lutes is an academic researcher from University of British Columbia. The author has contributed to research in topics: Weight loss & Randomized controlled trial. The author has an hindex of 24, co-authored 56 publications receiving 2764 citations. Previous affiliations of Lesley D. Lutes include East Carolina University & University of Florida.

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Findings all psychologists should know from the new science on subjective well-being

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe five sets of recent findings on subjective well-being: (a) the multidimensionality of SWB, (b) circumstances that influence long-term SWB; (c) cultural differences in SWB and (d) the beneficial effects of SWBs on health and social relationships; and (e) interventions to increase SWBs.
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Extended-care programs for weight management in rural communities: the treatment of obesity in underserved rural settings (TOURS) randomized trial.

TL;DR: Extended care delivered either by telephone or in face-to-face sessions improved the 1-year maintenance of lost weight compared with education alone and represented a viable means of adapting research for rural communities with limited access to preventive health services.
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Why do pedometers work? A reflection upon the factors related to successfully increasing physical activity

TL;DR: The purpose of this current opinion article is to explore the published literature to identify factors related to using pedometers to increase physical activity, and gain a better understanding of the activitypromoting characteristics of pedometers.
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Comparison of parent-only vs family-based interventions for overweight children in underserved rural settings: outcomes from project STORY.

TL;DR: A parent-only intervention may be a viable and effective alternative to family-based treatment of childhood overweight and Cooperative Extension Service offices have the potential to serve as effective venues for the dissemination of obesity-related health promotion programs.