2014
DOI: 10.1186/1479-5868-11-64
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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

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 v… Show more

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“…Although early assessment of individual factors associated with weight loss could facilitate individualized intervention, only a few studies have examined the impact of tailored treatment on later outcomes. One study found that individuals allowed to choose their weight-loss diet at the start of treatment did not differ in weight loss at 1 year compared with those given no choice (33). However, little is known about the benefit of allowing individuals to change programmes after an initial lack of response.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although early assessment of individual factors associated with weight loss could facilitate individualized intervention, only a few studies have examined the impact of tailored treatment on later outcomes. One study found that individuals allowed to choose their weight-loss diet at the start of treatment did not differ in weight loss at 1 year compared with those given no choice (33). However, little is known about the benefit of allowing individuals to change programmes after an initial lack of response.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Investigating whether outcomes differ between men and women is import in developing gender‐specific treatment programmes, if required 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Differences in outcome after weight loss have been reported previously, with men commonly losing more body weight and fat than women 13.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 94%
“…5,6 Investigating whether outcomes differ between men and women is import in developing gender-specific treatment programmes, if required. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12] Differences in outcome after weight loss have been reported previously, with men commonly losing more body weight and fat than women. 13 This difference is mainly explained by the concept of the LED, in which a fixed daily energy intake is provided to both genders, despite men and women having significantly different energy requirements because men characteristically have a greater body mass.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Estes resultados indicam que as mulheres consomem alimentos e preparações considerados mais saudáveis. As mulheres buscam mais os serviços de saúde 15 e parecem responder melhor à intervenção nutricional 16,17 que os homens.…”
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