She also found that women who reported low relationship quality were likely to adopt unhealthy weight-management strategies, such as crash diets.
So what are newlyweds to do?
Health issues, including weight maintenance, are relationship issues, Markey stressed. Couples should talk about how to eat well and be physically active.
"These things should not be separated. If you love your partner, you should be involved and invested in his or her health," she said. "You should also care about maintaining your own health so that you are around to spend time with your partner."
Research presented at medical meetings should be viewed as preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.
More information
To learn more about healthy weight loss, visit American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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