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Purpose

Evaluation of the impact of a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) program using shared medical appointments (SMAs) on reducing cardiovascular risk factors and weight loss in overweight/obese adults with at least one chronic disease

Conditions

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Men and women >18 years - Either overweight (BMI > 25kgm-2) or obese (BMI >30 kgm-2) - Diagnosis of one or more chronic diseases - Own a smartphone or tablet that has reliable interned/data access - Agrees to comply with all study requirements - Can speak and understand English

Exclusion Criteria

  • Diagnosis of cancer - Previous participant in Green Wellness program: Plants-2-Plate - Pregnant or planning to become pregnant - Breastfeeding - Concurrent weight loss program - Plans to leave the city or USA for over 2 weeks within 6 months of enrollment

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
N/A
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Intervention Model Description
The study will use a single-arm with participants to be enrolled in three groups of 15 each (n=45) into the Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate
Primary Purpose
Other
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate 		The Green Wellness Program:Plants-2-Plate is an established program focusing on whole food plant-based predominant eating pattern in academic primary care setting.The dietary approach includes vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, seeds, nuts in small portion, elimination of all or most of animal foods, and reduction of processed foods. Participants will eat ad libitum. In addition, they will receive support to manage stress, improve quality of sleep, and increase physical activity during the SMA.
  • Other: Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate
    A 6-month, intensive interprofessional program focused on a WFPB predominant eating pattern
    Other names:
    • Whole food, plant-based program

More Details

Status
Completed
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Study Contact

Detailed Description

The study will use a single-arm with participants enrolled in three groups of 15 each (n=45) into the Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate, an established program focusing on WFPB predominant eating pattern in an academic primary care setting. The program will offer 14 SMAs in a period of 6 months. Participants will attend the SMA weekly for 3 months, followed by a monthly SMA for the last 3 months of the intervention period. In the first session, participants will receive information about the program, and establish a health goal to be met at the end of the program. Each weekly SMA will have a nutrition education lesson, and feedback from the FNP, RN and RD after a brief assessment on health, medication adjustment, food choices, and shared ideas and experiences among the participants. At the end of the session, participants will set a small health goal to be followed during the week with assistance from the inter-professional team. The WFPB dietary approach includes vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, seeds, nuts in small portion, elimination of all or most of animal foods, and reduction of processed food. Participants will eat ad libitum. In addition, they will receive support to manage stress, improve quality of sleep, and increase physical activity during the SMA.

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