Trial reportThe international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity2014
Patient freedom to choose a weight loss diet in the treatment of overweight and obesity: a randomized dietary intervention in type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes.
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- The Role of Choice in Weight Loss Strategies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Nutrients · 2018Pooled it
- The Effect of Intervention Preference Matching on Outcomes and Engagement in a Post-cessation Weight Management Trial.American journal of health promotion : AJHP · 2025Trial
- Men and women respond differently to rapid weight loss: Metabolic outcomes of a multi-centre intervention study after a low-energy diet in 2500 overweight, individuals with pre-diabetes (PREVIEW).Diabetes, obesity & metabolism · 2018Trial
- Determining how best to support overweight adults to adhere to lifestyle change: protocol for the SWIFT study.BMC public health · 2015Trial
- Factors associated with choice of a low-fat or low-carbohydrate diet during a behavioral weight loss intervention.Appetite · 2014Trial
- Testing a Personalized Behavioral Weight Loss Approach Using Multifactor Prescriptions and Self-Experimentation: 12-Week mHealth Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Results.Obesity science & practice · 2025Article
- Factors associated with choice of behavioural weight loss program by adults with obesity.Clinical obesity · 2023Article
- Uncovering Barriers and Facilitators of Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance: Insights from Qualitative Research.Nutrients · 2023Review
- Preferences and Adherence of People with Prediabetes for Disease Management and Treatment: A Systematic Review.Patient preference and adherence · 2023Review
- The Glucose-Lowering Effect of Foxtail Millet in Subjects with Impaired Glucose Tolerance: A Self-Controlled Clinical Trial.Nutrients · 2018Article
- Early predictors of weight loss in a 1-year behavioural weight-loss programme.Obesity science & practice · 2018Article
- Weight Management to Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk: A Survey of Men's Needs and Interests.Cancer and clinical oncology · 2016Article
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Abstract
backgroundOffering the overweight or obese patient the option of choosing from a selection of weight loss diets has not been investigated in type 2 diabetes. The aim of the study was to investigate if the option to choose from, and interchange between a selection of diets ("Choice"), as opposed to being prescribed one set diet ("No Choice"), improves drop out rates and leads to improved weight loss and cardio-metabolic outcomes.
methodsThe study was a 12 month, randomized parallel intervention. A total of 144 volunteers with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and a BMI >27 were randomized to "No Choice" or "Choice". Those in the No Choice group were placed on a set weight loss diet (CSIRO) with no change permitted. Those in the Choice group could choose from, and interchange between, the CSIRO, South Beach or Mediterranean diets.
resultsThere were no differences in attrition rates or weight loss between the "Choice" and "No Choice". In a secondary analysis of the intention-to-treat weight loss data with last measured weight carried forward gave a highly significant diet group by time by gender interaction (p = 0.002) with men doing better in the No Choice group overall (maximum difference "No Choice "-2.9 ± 4.6 kg vs. "Choice"-6.2 kg ± 5.3 kg at 6 months) and women doing better in the Choice group overall (maximum difference Choice -3.1 ± 3.7 kg vs. "No Choice" -2.0 kg ± 2.6 kg at 6 months).
conclusionsMen prefer direction in their weight loss advice and do less well with choice. A gender-specific approach is recommended when prescribing weight loss diets.
trial registrationanzctr.org.au ACTRN12612000310864.
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