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Physical activity and nutrition programs for couples: a randomized controlled trial.

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  • 1University Department of Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital and Heartsearch, 50 Murray Street, 6000, Perth, Australia. vburke@cyllene.uwa.edu.au <vburke@cyllene.uwa.edu.au>

Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
|June 19, 2003
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Couples

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Cohabitation can negatively impact diet and physical activity.
  • This can lead to weight gain and increased risk of lifestyle diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a diet and physical activity program for couples.
  • To compare two delivery methods: low-level (mailed modules) and high-level (mailed modules and interactive group sessions).

Main Methods:

  • A 4-month randomized controlled trial with a 1-year follow-up.
  • Three groups: high-level intervention, low-level intervention, and control.
  • Intervention involved six modules delivered via mail and/or group sessions.

Main Results:

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  • High-level intervention improved physical fitness and reduced low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
  • Both intervention groups decreased saturated fat intake.
  • Fewer participants in the high-level group became overweight or obese.

Conclusions:

  • Couple-based health promotion improves health behaviors.
  • Interventions can potentially lower the risk of lifestyle diseases for individuals and families.