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. 2008 Jan;5(1):28-44.
doi: 10.1123/jpah.5.1.28.

Weight loss in a community initiative that promotes decreased energy intake and increased physical activity and dairy consumption: Calcium Weighs-In

Holly R Wyatt  1 , Bonnie T Jortberg, Christine Babbel, Sara Garner, Fang Dong, Gary K Grunwald, James O Hill
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Weight loss in a community initiative that promotes decreased energy intake and increased physical activity and dairy consumption: Calcium Weighs-In

Holly R Wyatt et al. J Phys Act Health. 2008 Jan.

Abstract

Background: This project addresses the need to identify feasible, effective weight-management programs that can be implemented within communities. The controversial role of dairy products in weight-management programs is also explored.

Methods: The "Calcium Weighs-In" weight-loss program placed equal emphasis on diet and physical activity and was delivered within a community intervention to promote dairy consumption in Calcium, New York. One hundred ninety-nine adults in Calcium, NY, participated in the weight-loss program. Weight loss, increase in dairy intake, increase in steps, decrease in blood pressure, decrease in waist circumference, and decrease in body mass index (BMI) were examined.

Results: The mean weight loss for 116 subjects who completed the program was 6.0 +/- 4.2 kg (mean +/- SD, P < .0001) with a percent weight change of 6.4% +/- 4.2% (P < .0001). An increase of 3582 +/- 4070 steps (P < .0001), as well as an increase of 0.8 +/- 1.2 dairy servings (P < .0001) was seen. Higher average dairy consumption was associated with greater weight loss and a greater decrease in waist circumference.

Conclusion: The results show that effective weight-management programs can be implemented within communities. The results are also consistent with recommendations to include low-fat dairy products and a physical activity component in weight-management programs.

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