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Waianae Diet Program: long-term follow-up
T Shintani1, S Beckham, J Tang
1Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, HI 96792, USA.
Hawaii Medical Journal
|June 23, 1999
Summary
A traditional Hawaiian diet program helped participants maintain an average weight loss of 15.1 pounds over 7.5 years. This long-term follow-up suggests the diet is effective for sustained weight management.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Weight Management Research
- Dietary Interventions
Background:
- Traditional diets are increasingly recognized for their health benefits.
- Sustaining weight loss remains a significant challenge in public health.
- Previous programs utilizing a traditional Hawaiian diet showed promise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the long-term efficacy of a traditional Hawaiian diet for weight loss maintenance.
- To evaluate the durability of weight loss achieved through dietary intervention.
Main Methods:
- A longitudinal follow-up study involving 82 participants.
- Participants adhered to an ad libitum traditional Hawaiian diet.
- Data collected over a follow-up period averaging 33.67 months (range: 12-90 months).
Main Results:
- Participants maintained an average weight loss of 15.1 pounds.
- Weight loss was sustained over an average of 7.5 years.
- Statistical significance (p < 0.0005) confirmed the maintenance of weight loss.
Conclusions:
- A traditional Hawaiian diet intervention can lead to effective long-term weight loss.
- The dietary pattern supports sustained weight management over several years.
- This approach may serve as a viable strategy for chronic weight control.