A Randomized Trial of Improved Weight Loss With a Prepared Meal Plan in Overweight and Obese Patients

Metz, J; Stern, Judith S.; Kris‐Etherton, Penny M.; Reusser, Molly E.; Morris, Cynthia D.; Hatton, Deborah D.; Oparil, Suzanne; Haynes, R. Brian; Resnick, Lawrence M.; Pi‐Sunyer, F. Xavier; Clark, Sharon R.; Chester, L.; McMahon, Margaret; Snyder, Geoffrey W.; McCarron, David A.

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“…In contrast to studies that report enhanced quality of life in association with a diet intervention program [Metz et al, 2000;McCarron, 1997], the participants in the intervention group in this study did not observe a marked increase in their quality of life. Higher level of education and socioeconomic status of the participants in both groups may have been the neutralizing factor.…”

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“…At the end of the eight-week intervention period, the DASH trial researchers found improvement in healthrelated quality of life scores in all treatment groups. Similar findings were reported from another study that examined the effects of a prepared meal plan on weight loss and cardiovascular risk factors [Metz et al, 2000]. Similar to the DASH study, the investigators found improvements in quality of life in the intervention group.…”

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Quality of life and diet intervention in individuals at risk for recurrence of colorectal adenomas

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SummaryThe effect of participation in a diet intervention study on self-reported quality of life (QOL) with subjects at risk of recurrence of colorectal adenomas was explored in 77 men and women, aged 18-80 years, with a history of adenomatous polyps. Participants were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups and followed for one year. Dietary goals for the intervention group included reduced intake of fat and increased intakes of fiber, calcium, and vegetables and fruit. Diet counseling was provided by telephone. Anthropometric measurements were obtained and dietary intakes were assessed at baseline, six and 12 months. The Quality of Life Factors questionnaire (QF), designed to explore the absolute effects of the diet intervention on participants' perceived QOL, was administered at baseline and study end. Based on repeated 24-hour dietary recalls, the intervention group reported significantly higher consumption of vegetables, fruit, low-fat dairy products, fiber, and calcium at 12 months. There were no significant differences in total QF scores for the two groups at study end, and no significant changes within groups between baseline and study end. Findings suggest that even though the intervention participants made significant modifications in their eating behavior, these changes did not impact their perceived QOL negatively.

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Quality of life and diet intervention in individuals at risk for recurrence of colorectal adenomas

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“…Vitamins, minerals, and fiber may also be included. Use of meal replacements once or twice daily to replace a usual meal can result in significant weight loss (331)(332)(333)(334)(335). Presumably the meal replacement causes a reduction in energy intake by eliminating the choice of type and amount of food.…”

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Evidence-Based Nutrition Principles and Recommendations for the Treatment and Prevention of Diabetes and Related Complications

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“…Breakfast cereals have been used as a meal replacement to effectively reduce meal intake and produce significant weight loss (51,52) . Similarly, pre-packaged meals have been shown to produce a significant weight loss (53)(54)(55)(56)(57) . These meals consist of commercial-grade, ready-prepared foods, packaged in smaller sizes than would ordinarily be served.…”

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Free will and the obesity epidemic

Levitsky

Pacanowski

2011

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The increase in body weight in the USA over the past several decades is now commonly referred to as the 'obesity epidemic'. An empirical analysis of the literature suggests that the increased weight can be accounted for by an increase in food intake. The solution to the obesity epidemic, therefore, must centre on a reduction in food consumption, a position well accepted by the American population who think that they, as individuals, are responsible for their adiposity by holding the belief that the decision as to what and how much to eat is determined by their own free will. The evidence demonstrates, however, that this is not true. Variables such as portion size, variety of foods offered, fat content of the diet, the number of people eating, the location where eating occurs and even watching food advertisements act as 'food primes' causing individuals to increase their energy intake. Despite the plethora of diets, weight-loss clubs, drugs and mechanical devices available to facilitate weight loss, once treatment is terminated and people return to the 'free' environment, their weight returns to pre-treatment levels. Only when individuals are protected from environmental variables by gastric surgery or limited to consume only portion-controlled meals can they successfully maintain a reduced weight. Combining the technique of daily weight monitoring with accepting that our eating behaviour is not determined totally by our free choice, we may be able to curb the obesity epidemic.

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A Randomized Trial of Improved Weight Loss With a Prepared Meal Plan in Overweight and Obese Patients

Abstract: Long-term dietary interventions induced significant weight loss and improved cardiovascular risk in high-risk patients. The prepared meal plan simultaneously provided the simplicity and nutrient composition necessary to maintain long-term compliance and to reduce cardiovascular risk.

Cited by 172 publications

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Quality of life and diet intervention in individuals at risk for recurrence of colorectal adenomas

Quality of life and diet intervention in individuals at risk for recurrence of colorectal adenomas

Evidence-Based Nutrition Principles and Recommendations for the Treatment and Prevention of Diabetes and Related Complications

Free will and the obesity epidemic

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