Effect of Changes in the Intake of Weight of Specific Food Groups on Successful Body Weight Loss during a Multi–Dietary Strategy Intervention Trial

Abstract

Two-year weight loss is associated with a decrease of ~1 kg of total food consumed and may be achieved by a variety of changes in specific food groups within different diet strategies. Universal predictors of successful weight loss in the rapid weight loss phase across all diet strategies are increasing the weight of intake of vegetables and decreasing the weight of intake of sweets and cakes.

Effect of Changes in Food Groups Intake on Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, and Selenium Serum Levels During 2 Years of Dietary Intervention

“…Adherence to the diets was evaluated by validated food frequency questionnaires (FFQs) [23] that included 127 food items, grouped into 11 food groups as previously described [16]. We used 4 electronic FFQs to assess the intake of 11 food groups by the participants at baseline and at 6, 12, and 24 months of the intervention.…”

“…The rationale behind the food grouping was described previously [16]. Using the FFQs, we calculated the weight of the daily intake amount (grams per day) of each food item and then for each food group.…”

“…Canfi et al [16] linked successful weight loss in participants in the Dietary Intervention Randomized Control Trial (DIRECT) with intake changes of 11 food groups, specifically with increasing consumption of vegetables and decreasing consumption of snacks, sweets, and cakes, across 3 diet groups.…”

Factors influencing dietary fat intake among black emerging adults

“…Their inability to stop eating may lead to an increased consumption of dietary fat intake. In general, BMI has a positive association with unhealthy dietary behaviors (Canfi et al, 2011;Maskarinec, Novotny, & Tasaki, 2000;Vernarelli, Mitchell, Hartman, & Rolls, 2011), which is why it has been included in the proposed framework. Although there are mixed findings regarding the relationship between BMI and fat intake, researchers have found a positive association (Ledikwe et al, 2003;Miller et al, 2012;Newby et al, 2003).…”

“…It was used to estimate the amount of body fatness in individuals (CDC, 2015b). Positive relationships have been found between BMI, CVD, and dietary behaviors (Canfi et al, 2011;Juonala et al, 2011;Ledikwe et al, 2003;Maskarinec et al, 2000;Liu et al, 2012;Miller et al, 2012;Newby et al, 2003;Vernarelli et al, 2011). Participants reported their height in feet and inches (to the nearest ½ inch) and weight in pounds (to the nearest pound) on the demographic questionnaire.…”