Abstract
Summary
Background
There is limited evidence and clinical guidelines on the behavior change support required for low‐calorie diet programs. This systematic review aimed to establish the behavior change technique(s) (BCT) implemented in weight loss interventions (≤1200 kcal/d) and how these contribute to effectiveness.
Methods
Databases were searched from inception to April 2022. Screening, data extraction, BCT coding, and quality appraisal were conducted in duplicate using the Template for Intervention Description and Replication framework, Behavior Change Technique Taxonomy, and Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tool. Data were analyzed via narrative synthesis and random effects multi‐level meta‐analyses.
Results
Thirty‐two papers reporting on 27 studies were included. Twenty‐four BCTs were identified across studies. Eight BCTs were significantly associated with a larger reduction in weight at the end‐of‐diet time‐point; one BCT was statistically significant at the end of weight maintenance. Physical activity, Type 2 Diabetes, and BMI category moderated intervention effects.
Conclusions and implications
This is the first meta‐analysis to examine how specific BCTs contribute to the effectiveness of low‐calorie diets. It is recommended that a) these findings are used to develop clinical guidelines specific to behavioral support in low‐calorie diet programs, and b) program commissioners stipulate the use of these BCTs in their service specifications.
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Divisions: | Carnegie School of Sport School of Health |
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Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.13896 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Additional Information: | © 2025 The Author(s). |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | behavior change; behavioral support; low‐calorie diet; total diet replacement; type 2 diabetes; 11 Medical and Health Sciences; 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences; Endocrinology & Metabolism; 32 Biomedical and clinical sciences; 42 Health sciences; 52 Psychology |
SWORD Depositor: | Symplectic |
Depositing User (symplectic) | Deposited by Mann, Elizabeth |
Date Deposited: | 30 Jan 2025 16:21 |
Last Modified: | 04 Mar 2025 07:20 |
Item Type: | Article |
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