Concept of an Intervention for Sustainable Weight Loss in Postmenopausal Women with Overweight—Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Dietary Intervention Study
Introduction: The approach of an individual diet has great potential for sustainable weight reduction. Social support, participation and empowerment are also key factors for high motivation and compliance. So, the impact of an individual diet in combination with group sessions on weight loss in post...
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| description | Introduction: The approach of an individual diet has great potential for sustainable weight reduction. Social support, participation and empowerment are also key factors for high motivation and compliance. So, the impact of an individual diet in combination with group sessions on weight loss in postmenopausal women with overweight was investigated. Methods: In this reanalysis of a controlled intervention study, postmenopausal women (<i>n</i> = 54; BMI 30.9 ± 3.4 kg/m<sup>2</sup>; 59 ± 7 years) were recruited receiving an energy restricted diet for 12 weeks, followed by a six-month follow-up phase. The women received 51 individual meal plans based on their habits and were trained in four group sessions. Results: Forty-six women completed the intervention phase, and 29 completed the follow-up. Average weight loss was −5.8 ± 3.0 kg (<i>p</i> < 0.001) after 12 weeks and was still significant at follow-up (−4.9 ± 5.4 kg, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Also, decreases in fat-free mass (−1.1 ± 1.2 kg, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and resting energy expenditure (−1096 ± 439 kJ/24 h, <i>p</i> < 0.001) were observed. Conclusions: The individual nutrition approach with a focus on nutritype in combination with group sessions was effective for long-lasting weight loss in postmenopausal women. An important factor is close individual and group support. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cc65f0867bca4724bd9df89901a78aee2023-11-18T20:49:25ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432023-07-011514325010.3390/nu15143250Concept of an Intervention for Sustainable Weight Loss in Postmenopausal Women with Overweight—Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Dietary Intervention StudyIsabell Englert0Sarah Egert1Laura Hoffmann2Kathrin Kohlenberg-Müller3Department of Nutritional, Food and Consumer Sciences, University of Applied Sciences, 36037 Fulda, GermanyDepartment of Nutrition and Food Science, Nutritional Physiology, University of Bonn, 53113 Bonn, GermanyDepartment of Nutritional, Food and Consumer Sciences, University of Applied Sciences, 36037 Fulda, GermanyDepartment of Nutritional, Food and Consumer Sciences, University of Applied Sciences, 36037 Fulda, GermanyIntroduction: The approach of an individual diet has great potential for sustainable weight reduction. Social support, participation and empowerment are also key factors for high motivation and compliance. So, the impact of an individual diet in combination with group sessions on weight loss in postmenopausal women with overweight was investigated. Methods: In this reanalysis of a controlled intervention study, postmenopausal women (<i>n</i> = 54; BMI 30.9 ± 3.4 kg/m<sup>2</sup>; 59 ± 7 years) were recruited receiving an energy restricted diet for 12 weeks, followed by a six-month follow-up phase. The women received 51 individual meal plans based on their habits and were trained in four group sessions. Results: Forty-six women completed the intervention phase, and 29 completed the follow-up. Average weight loss was −5.8 ± 3.0 kg (<i>p</i> < 0.001) after 12 weeks and was still significant at follow-up (−4.9 ± 5.4 kg, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Also, decreases in fat-free mass (−1.1 ± 1.2 kg, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and resting energy expenditure (−1096 ± 439 kJ/24 h, <i>p</i> < 0.001) were observed. Conclusions: The individual nutrition approach with a focus on nutritype in combination with group sessions was effective for long-lasting weight loss in postmenopausal women. An important factor is close individual and group support.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/14/3250overweightweight lossindividual nutritiongroup sessionspostmenopausal women |
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| title | Concept of an Intervention for Sustainable Weight Loss in Postmenopausal Women with Overweight—Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Dietary Intervention Study |
| title_full | Concept of an Intervention for Sustainable Weight Loss in Postmenopausal Women with Overweight—Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Dietary Intervention Study |
| title_fullStr | Concept of an Intervention for Sustainable Weight Loss in Postmenopausal Women with Overweight—Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Dietary Intervention Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Concept of an Intervention for Sustainable Weight Loss in Postmenopausal Women with Overweight—Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Dietary Intervention Study |
| title_short | Concept of an Intervention for Sustainable Weight Loss in Postmenopausal Women with Overweight—Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Dietary Intervention Study |
| title_sort | concept of an intervention for sustainable weight loss in postmenopausal women with overweight secondary analysis of a randomized dietary intervention study |
| topic | overweight weight loss individual nutrition group sessions postmenopausal women |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/14/3250 |
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