Trial of Prevention and Reduction of Obesity Through Active Living in Clinical Settings A Randomized Controlled Trial
Trial of Prevention and Reduction of Obesity Through Active Living in Clinical Settings A Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI:
10.1001/archinternmed.2011.1972
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发表时间:
2012-03-12
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通讯作者:
MacDonald, Susan
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作者:
Ross, Robert;Lam, Miu;MacDonald, Susan
Background: The efficacy of physical activity with a healthful diet to reduce obesity is established; however, little is known about the translation of effective lifestyle strategies for obesity reduction in primary care settings.Methods: We assessed the effectiveness of a 2-year behaviorally based physical activity and diet program implemented entirely within clinical practices to reduce obesity. A total of 490 sedentary, obese adults were randomized to usual care (n=241) or to the behavioral intervention (n=249). The usual care group received advice from their physicians about lifestyle as a strategy for obesity reduction. The behavioral intervention included individual counseling from health educators to promote physical activity with a healthful diet. The primary outcome was change in waist circumference (WC).Results: A total of 396 participants completed the trial (80.8%). A significant main effect was observed for WC change within the intervention compared with usual care (P