Review Article

Avoiding Weight Gain in Cardiometabolic Disease: A Systematic Review

Table 2

Description of interventions to prevent weight gain in populations with or at risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Author, year
Duration
Primary aimControl groupActive Intervention 1Active Intervention 2

Self-management

Clark et al., 2004 [20]
6 months
Goal-setting for diet and physical activity using motivational interviewingUsual care/no intervention(i) 30 min in-person session at baseline to set goals/address barriers
(ii) 10 min in-person session at 3 and 6 mo to problem-solve and set additional goals
(iii) Telephone contacts at 1, 3, and 7 wks
(i) Not applicable

Plotnikoff et al., 2011 [23]
12 months
Goal-setting for physical activity and/or diet using social-cognitive teachingNot applicable(i) Standard Diabetes Education Program (DEP) from local health authority
(ii) Goal: increase physical activity to meet Canadian Diabetes Association recommendations
(iii) Social-cognitive approach
(iv) 8 group sessions over 4 wks (12 hrs) on self-care
(v) Follow-up group sessions at 3, 6, and 12 mo
(vi) Telephone support by diabetes educator
(i) DEP + 8-week physical activity supplement
(ii) Certified personal trainer
 (a) Individualized counseling  and prescription tailored to  fitness level and stage of change  and grounded in Social  Cognitive Theory
(iii) Free 2 mo membership to a community recreational facility or “at-home” program
  (a) Personal trainer facilitated
(iv) Telephone support by trainer

Dietary

Zazpe et al., 2008 [30]
Razquin et al., 2010 [24]
Razquin et al., 2009 [25]
36 months
Mediterranean dietLeaflet + single meeting with dietician on American Heart Association dietary recommendations(i) Mediterranean diet with emphasis on virgin olive oil
(ii) Quarterly individual sessions with dietician with motivational interviewing
(iii) Group educational sessions
(iv) Free access to study center dietician
(v) Free olive oil
(i) Same as Active Intervention 1 but with free provision of mixed nuts instead of olive oil

Abraira et al., 1980 [16]
24 months
Change dietNot applicableStandard diabetic diet
(i) Three meals + bedtime snack
(ii) Strict avoidance of refined sugars
(iii) Allowed consumption of starches
(iv) Avoidance of saturated fat
(v) No exchange system
(vi) No caloric goal
(vii) No specific carbohydrate distribution
(viii) Quarterly visits with dietician
American Diabetes Association diet
(i) Three meals + bedtime snack
(ii) Moderate restriction of refined sugars and carbohydrates
(iii) Daily meal pattern planned and distributed through a food exchange
(iv) Daily caloric goal
(v) Specific carbohydrate distribution
(vi) Quarterly visits with dietician

Physical activity

Yates et al., 2010 [29]
6 months
Increase physical activity through walking Mailing on impaired glucose tolerance and physical activity (i) 180 min group session at baseline-information on impaired glucose tolerance; counseling on exercise, self-efficacy beliefs, barriers to walking, and self-regulatory strategies
(ii) 10 min review of progress in-person at 3 and 6 mo
(iii) Steps per day goal and pedometer
(i) Same as Active Intervention 1 but no pedometer given

Anderssen et al., 1995 [17]
Torjesen et al., 1997 [18]
12 months
Increase peak VO2 through endurance exerciseUsual care/no intervention(i) Supervised exercise sessions: 60 min three times per week
(ii) Goal: improve peak VO2-target 60–80% of peak heart rate
(i) Not applicable

Combination

Samaras et al., 1997 [26]
6 months
Increase physical activity Usual care/no interventionSelf-management
(i) Monthly in-person session: education; coping skills; improving confidence, self-esteem, decision-making, and goal-setting
 (a) Hand-outs, videos, activity meters, log books for  goal-setting, and review of progress
Physical Activity
(i) Monthly in-person aerobic exercise session with exercise physiologist
(ii) Goal: 50 percent of peak VO2 by perceived exertion
(iii) Exercise sessions after 6 mo intervention period
(i) Not applicable

Gram et al., 2010 [21]
4 months
Increase physical activityWritten advice on exercise Self-management
(i) In-person interviews at 0, 8, 16, and 24 wks for goal-setting and tailored advice
Physical activity
(i) In-person supervised exercise sessions (45 min)
(ii) Focus on strength training and aerobic exercise
(iii) Access to exercise equipment
(iv) Goal: >40% of peak VO2 by perceived exertion
(v) Encouraged activity outside of training sessions
(vi) Information on physical training in neighborhood at end of intervention period
Self-management component
(i) Same as Active Intervention 1
Physical activity component
(i) Same as Active Intervention 1 except Nordic walking
(ii) Received walking sticks with individualized stick length

Babazono et al., 2007 [19]
12 months
Increase fruits, vegetables, and physical activityReceived result of health exam; leaflet about exercise; and having 3 conventional health center visits without additional servicesSelf-management
(i) Received results of health exam
(ii) 5 in-person sessions at health center to set personal diet and physical activity goals, problem solve, and receive advice
(iii) 3 health center visits + 2 home visits
Diet
(i) Increase fruits/vegetables; decrease salt, oil, sugar, and alcohol; and increase time for meals, eat more slowly
Physical activity
(i) Challenge cards to increase activity
(i) Not applicable

Stefanick et al., 1998 [27]
9–11 months
Follow NCEP diet and/or increase aerobic exercise*Usual care/no intervention: asked to maintain usual diet and exerciseDiet
(i) Follow NCEP step  2 diet
(ii) 12-week adoption phase: one counseling session and 8 one-hour group lessons
(iii) Maintenance: monthly contact with dietician by mail, telephone, or in-person individual or group meetings
Physical activity
(i) Aerobic exercise
(ii) 6-week adoption phase: single private meeting with exercise staff; in-person, supervised, one-hour exercise session 3 times per week
(iii) Maintenance phase: 10 miles of walking/jogging each week; monthly group session; optional continued supervised exercise sessions; optional home activities

Kumanyika et al., 2005 [22]
36–48 months
Consume <1800 mg of sodium/dayUsual care/no interventionSelf-management
(i) Intensive phase: initial individual counseling session and 10 weekly group sessions
(ii) Transitional phase
 (a) 4 monthly group sessions + as needed
 (b) Individual in-person, telephone, and mail contacts as needed
 (c) Relapse prevention techniques; feedback on urine sodium;  self-monitoring; counselor and peer support
Diet
(i) Consume <1800 mg Na+/day
(ii) No change in other dietary intake
(i) Not applicable

Toobert, 2011 [28]
24 months
Mediterranean diet; exercise; smoking cessation; stress management Usual diabetes care + one free Kaiser-Permanente class targeting goals of the active interventionCulturally adapted for Latinas
(i) 2.5-day retreat
 (a) Catered Mediterranean meals; physical activity; stress  management; support groups; smoking cessation
(ii) In-person meetings
 (a) Weekly for 6 mo, biweekly for mo 6–12, monthly for mo  12–18, and every other mo for mo 18–24
 (b) Mediterranean meal potluck; physical activity; stress  management; support groups; family nights
Self-management
(i) Stress-management techniques for at least 60 minutes/day
  (a) Group support for 60 minutes/each meeting
  (b) Mini-units on goal-setting, social support, problem solving,  negative thoughts, and barriers
(ii) Smoking cessation
Mediterranean diet
(i) Catered events, potlucks, and demonstrations
Exercise
(i) 30 min moderate aerobic activity most days
(ii) 10 strength-training exercises two times per wk
(i) Not applicable

Min: minutes; mo: month; hr: hour; wk: week; NCEP: National Cholesterol Education Program.
*Active Intervention 3: Active Intervention 1 + Active Intervention 2 (Diet + Physical Activity).