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Outcomes

The LIFESTEPS® Program has been involved in an effort to collect and analyze data on changes in eating and physical activity behavior, cognitive components, and weight as a result of participation in the LIFESTEPS Weight Management Program.

A survey instrument was developed to collect data on food intake from the major food groups, participation in physical activity, and cognitive factors. Leaders have program participants complete the survey at pre- and post-treatment. The surveys are submitted to the LIFESTEPS Management Team along with pre- and post-treatment height and weight data for analysis.

Pilot Study

Multi-Year Study


 

Updated December, 2010



 

Pilot Study

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Positive increases in intake from nutrient dense food groups.
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Average weight loss just under 1#/week.
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92% self-reported maintaining or continuing weight loss at 6-9 months post-treatment.


Multi-Year Study

   • 18 leaders provided pre- and post-treatment physical data on program participants including age, height, weight and waist circumference.
   • Some form of physical or behavioral data was obtained from 1592 program participants.
   • 754 participants provided complete physical and behavioral data.
   • Significant (p<0.001) decrease in body weight, BMI, waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio.
   • 1131 of the 1592 participants (71%) completed the program indicating a low level of attrition.
   • “Keep food records” was reported by 63.7% of those completing the outcome instrument as the most helpful program activity. 




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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