Normo-Carbohydrate Nutrition: Results from a Pilot Study

Leslie, Jamie

doi:10.1080/07370016.2018.1446635

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“…Healthy Measures is a nutritional approach in development by the authors (Leslie, 2018), to promote moderate intake of healthy carbohydrates as a personalized approach to weight management. While most approaches focus on calories, Healthy Measures educates participants on how to review grams of intake using food labels.…”

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Healthy measures: Feasibility study of a moderate carbohydrate weight management intervention

Leslie

Stough²,

Lee³

et al. 2021

Public Health Nursing

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Background People of all weights need to prevent changes that could lead to obesity, a leading public health issue. Objective To assess the feasibility of Healthy Measures, a moderate carbohydrate (160‐300 g/d) nutrition education and behavioral intervention. Design An uncontrolled intervention feasibility study including in‐person group meetings every 2 weeks for 3 months. Sample Fifteen participants of normal and overweight BMI. Measurements We assessed feasibility of recruitment, attendance, retention and satisfaction as well as anthropometric measures and social cognitive variables with Healthy Measures, a nutrition‐focused intervention with moderate carbohydrate portions that also emphasizes self‐monitoring of anthropometric measurements. An intent‐to‐treat analysis was used. Results Healthy Measures was feasible, with 13 participants (86.7%) completing pre‐ and post‐intervention assessments. Eight participants lost or maintained weight (53.3%); four gained weight. Healthy eating self‐efficacy increased overall (t = ‐2.54, p = .024). Increased protein and fat intake was associated with weight loss, while reduced protein, carbohydrate, and fat intake resulted in weight gain. Conclusions Healthy Measures shows promise for prevention of weight gain, with evidence of feasibility and positive outcomes. Further research is needed to establish efficacy relative to alternative approaches.

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confidence: 99%