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The Complete Health Improvement Program and Physical Activity
Vincent Relli-Dempsey1, Bhakti Chavan1, David Drozek1
1Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH, USA.
Background:
The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) has demonstrated effectiveness in improving multiple cardiovascular disease risk factors. CHIP promotes physical activity, as well as a plant-based whole-food diet. The study objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of CHIP on improving levels of physical activity.
Methods:
CHIP participants had biomarkers measured at baseline and after the 11th session, consisting of level of physical activity, blood pressure (BP), body mass index (BMI), fasting blood sugar (FBS), and lipid panel. Pre and post data were analyzed using paired t-tests.
Results:
CHIP demonstrated significant increase in level of physical activity (P < .001) and decreased BMI, FBS, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides (all P < .001). Increased levels of physical activity correlated with decreased BMI (P < .001), but not with other biomarkers.
Conclusion:
CHIP is effective in producing increased level of physical activity and improvement in multiple biomarkers. The increase in physical activity is correlated with decreased BMI.
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