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A pilot study of the Nutrition and Exercise for Wellness and Recovery (NEW-R): A weight loss program for individuals
Catana Brown1, Halley Read2, Morgan Stanton3
1College of Health Sciences, Midwestern University.
Objective:
This purpose of this study was to evaluate the Nutrition and Exercise for Wellness and Recovery (NEW-R) weight loss intervention.
Method:
Using a pretest/posttest design, 18 participants recruited from a community-based mental health program were assessed at baseline, immediately following the intervention (8 weeks), and at 6-month follow-up. The intervention was delivered by an occupational therapist and occupational therapy graduate students and consisted of 8 weekly sessions lasting 2 hr. Outcomes included changes in weight, and levels of knowledge about nutrition and exercise.
Results:
Participants lost an average of 3 pounds at immediate postintervention, and lost an average of 10 pounds at the 6-month follow-up. Participants also demonstrated significant increases in their knowledge about nutrition and physical activity.
Conclusions And Implications For Practice:
The results of this study provide preliminary support for the impact of the NEW-R intervention on weight loss and knowledge about diet and exercise.
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