Comparison of two 10-week diet and exercise programs for weight loss in women
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To compare the effects of two diet and exercise programs on weight and body composition, overweight, sedentary women (4111 y; 33.54.5 kg/m2) were randomized into 2 different 10 wk weight loss programs. Group A (n=45) replaced 2 meals/d with Special K cereal (SK; Kellogg Company), skim milk and fruit for 2 wks, then reduced ~500 kcals/d by eating the SK breakfast and following general diet advice for wks 310. SK cereal bars and general exercise advice were given to group A. Group B (n=45) followed the Curves program, a 1wk 1,200 kcal/d, then a 9wk 1,600 kcal/d structured diet, which included whole grain cereals and snack bars (General Mills, Inc.). Group B completed the Curves 30min circuit training 3 d/wk plus walking 4 d/wk. Changes in body weight; body composition (DEXA); and waist and hip circumferences from baseline to wk 10 were compared between groups. Compared to group A, group B lost more weight (3.55.6; 6.88.2 lbs; p=0.029); fat mass (1.93.7; 5.99.6 lbs; p=0.01); and inches from hips (0.082.3; 1.82.9 in; p=0.003) and waist (0.22.2; 1.22.3 in; p=0.031). A nonsignificant trend for greater loss of % body fat was found for group B vs A (0.271.7; 1.22.9%; p=0.06). This study shows that a structured diet and exercise program, like Curves, is more effective in promoting weight loss and favorable body composition changes over 10 wks. Supported by General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition.
