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Diet Improvements in Community-Dwelling Older Adults in the Mobility and Vitality Lifestyle Program
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5 2022
Source: J Appl Gerontol. 41(5):1480-1484 -
Alternative Title:J Appl Gerontol
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Description:Background:
This analysis examined whether a community-based intervention produced measurable improvements in dietary habits. MOVE UP combined translational, evidence-based weight management and healthy aging interventions using a non-randomized design. This 13-month intervention included 32 group sessions, explicit calorie and physical activity goals, self-monitoring, and nutrition education.
Methods:
Participants were (N=297) older adults (mean=68.0 years) with overweight and obesity. Diet was measured using Rate Your Plate-Heart. Changes in scores from baseline to 5, 9, and 13 months were assessed using mixed models
Results:
MOVE UP successfully shifted eating patterns from baseline (mean=50.9) to 5 months (mean=55.1) (p<.0001) adjusted for age, sex, and race. Improvements persisted through 9 (mean=54.7) and 13 months (mean=55.0) (p<.0001).
Conclusions:
Although participants were not prescribed a specific diet, RYP-Heart indicated positive dietary shifts. Community implemented behavioral weight loss interventions may assess the modifiability of dietary habits with a simple, easy-to-administer tool.
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Pubmed ID:35109691
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC9035039
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