Date of Award
2010
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Program
Foods and Nutrition
Supervisor
Dr. Danielle Battram
Second Advisor
Dr. Paula Dworatzek
Third Advisor
Dr. Danielle Battram
Abstract
With 1 in 4 Canadians obese, effective dietary approaches for weight loss are needed. Traditionally, restrictive dietary plans are used, but they have proven ineffective in longterm weight loss maintenance; therefore, alternative approaches are warranted. Using the Canadian Healthy Eating Index (CHEI) as a framework, this six-month nutrition education and skill-building pilot intervention was examined for its acceptability and impact at improving the overall diet quality of healthy, obese adults (n=7). Postintervention interviews and surveys were analyzed for program acceptability and to assess key changes in participants’ behaviours and self-efficacy towards diet quality improvement. In addition, changes in CHEI score and body weight were assessed. While no change in body weight was observed, all participants perceived the intervention as beneficial and practical and the CHEI score improved by 9.9 points (p=0.10). This pilot intervention was well-received by participants and may offer an alternative to restrictive diets for weight loss.
Recommended Citation
Dolmage, Cherie D., "ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF A NUTRITION EDUCATION AND SKILLBUILDING INTERVENTION ON DIET QUALITY IN OBESE INDIVIDUALS: A PILOT STUDY" (2010). Digitized Theses. 4466.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/digitizedtheses/4466