Table 1 Components for intervention and control group
Components for weight loss intervention (intervention group) | |
1. | Individual Diet Counselling (1-h, 4 times during the intervention phase and 2 times during weight maintenance phase) – Individual Diet Counselling by Dietitian/ Nutritionist using a standardised weight loss intervention protocol and education tools |
2. | Standard regime for exercise/physical activity (Individual: 7 days/week and group exercise: 1×/month) Total: 60 min – brisk walking (30 mins) – pillow dumb bell exercise with 12 steps (30 mins) |
3. | Reduced calorie diet – 1200–1500 kcal/day (dietary modification based on the individual Estimated Energy Requirement) – Education on food labeling, portion control and food substitution (low fat, and low sugar choices – recipes book and fliers) |
4. | Self-monitoring tools – Pedometer (with 7 days memory) to monitor steps on daily basis – 3-day food diary for housewives (2-week days and 1 weekend) once a month (within the same week) – 3-day physical activity diary with MET calendar (2 weekdays and 1 weekend) - once a month (within the same week) |
Components for health seminars (control group) | |
1. | Self-monitoring tools – 3-day food diary for housewives (2-week days and 1 weekend) once a month (within the same week) – 3-day physical activity diary with MET calendar (2 weekdays and 1 weekend) - once a month (within the same week) |
2. | Health seminars (30 min) Seminar 1 (Baseline) Relaxation technique Seminar 2 (Follow up 1) Grooming session Seminar 3 (Follow up 2) Parenting and social problems in the family life Seminar 4 (Follow up 3) Stress management Seminar 5 (Follow up 4) Pap smear Seminar 6 (Follow up 5) Breast Self-Examination (BSE) technique Seminar 7 (Follow up 6) Cancer related to women |