Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
20
|
17
|
16
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X | X |
| 1 | No | X | X | X |
| 2 | Yes | X | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | X | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | · | · |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X | X |
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Description
For sample adults, WTPROGDYR reports if they have been told by a doctor or health professional to participate in a weight loss program, during the past 12 months.
In 2016 and 2017 this variable was part of the Sample Adult Diabetes supplement, sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). Beginning in 2020, this variable is part of the Diabetes Prevention section and is sponsored by the NCCDPHP. Please see ACTNOWINC for all variables collected in the section.
Comparability
While the basic meaning of this variable is completely comparable over time, major questionnaire changes introduced in 2019 may affect comparability with earlier years. The NHIS questionnaire was substantially redesigned in 2019 to introduce a different data collection structure and new content. For more information on changes in terminology, universes, and data collection methods beginning in 2019, please see the user note.
Universe
- 2016-2017: Sample adults age 18+.
- 2020: Sample adults age 18+.
Availability
- 2016-2017, 2020
Survey Text
| 2020 |
| 2017 |
| 2016 |
Variable: ADVWGTPRG_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Sponsored Content
Question text:
ADVISED you to
...Participate in a weight loss program?
2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Questionnaire File Name: Sample Adult
Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you been told by a doctor or health professional to do any of the following...
Participate in a weight loss program?
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Questionnaire File Name: Sample Adult
Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you been told by a doctor or health professional to do any of the following...
Participate in a weight loss program?
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Weights
- 2016-2017, 2020 : SAMPWEIGHT