Effect of Group-Based Counselling on Dietary Changes
Author Information
Author(s): Ulla Toft, Lis Kristoffersen, Steen Ladelund, Lars Ovesen, Cathrine Lau, Charlotta Pisinger, Lisa von Huth Smith, Knut Borch-Johnsen, Torben Jørgensen
Primary Institution: Research Centre for Prevention and Health, Glostrup University Hospital
Hypothesis
Does adding group-based diet and exercise counselling to individual lifestyle counselling lead to better dietary habits?
Conclusion
Group-based counselling in addition to individual counselling resulted in small but significant improvements in dietary habits over five years.
Supporting Evidence
- Group A had a significant increase in the unsaturated/saturated fat ratio compared to group B.
- Men in group A showed a greater decrease in saturated fat intake at one-year follow-up.
- At five-year follow-up, group A had significantly increased fish intake compared to group B.
Takeaway
This study shows that having group meetings about diet can help people eat a little healthier over time.
Methodology
A randomized controlled trial with high-risk individuals receiving both individual and group-based counselling over five years.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to low participation rates and loss to follow-up.
Limitations
The low participation rate in group counselling may have limited the observed effects.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 30 to 60 years, with a mix of genders and varying levels of education and health risks.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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