A randomised control trial comparing lifestyle groups, individual counselling and written information in the management of weight and health outcomes over 12 months.

摘要: To investigate the effect of an 8-week group-based cognitive behaviour therapy lifestyle intervention with monthly follow-up to 6 months and further follow up at 12 on change in weight other weight-related variables, physical activity health well being compared individualised dietetic treatment or giving information booklet only (BO). A randomised controlled trial two groups, a intervention, Fat Booters Incorporated – (FBI) (IDT) control group receiving The groups involved weekly contact for 8 weeks months, conducted real practice setting. total 176 adults body mass index (BMI)>27 kg/m2, mean (±s.d.) age 48±13 years, BMI 34±5.5 kg/m2. Weight, percent fat, waist circumference, activity, status, self-efficacy satisfaction life were measured baseline, 3, months. statistically significant difference between was observed over time (P=0.05). (mean±s.e.) FBI significantly greater than BO 3 (−2.8±0.7 −1.0±0.6 kg, P<0.05 −2.9±0.9 +0.5±0.9 kg, P<0.005, respectively). Change IDT did not differ from any point. For all circumference less baseline points (P<0.001). Significant differences (P=0.02), both having group. drop-outs occurred three groups. behaviour-based more effective providing alone as intensive loss improvements self-efficacy.