Masheb RM, Sala M, Marsh AG, et al. - In the present study, the researchers sought to investigate the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and to analyze associations between ACEs and measures of weight, eating behaviors and quality of life in Veterans seeking weight loss. The sample consisted of 191 Veterans [mean age 58.9, mean BMI 35.4, 86.9% male, 33.7% racial/ethnic minority] receiving care at VA Connecticut Healthcare System who attended an orientation session of VA's behavioral weight management program. Lower physical activity, lower quality of life, and lower quality of life associated with weight were associated with ACEs, but not weight, weight control strategies, binge eating, or alcohol use. ACEs are common among Veterans looking for weight loss, especially among female Veterans. Findings show that in Veterans, there is a high rate of ACEs that are correlated with exercise and quality of life outcomes, but not diet and weight outcomes.