The analysis showed a positive association of adopting the Paleolithic diet in relation to weight loss .
Conclusion The Paleolithic diet may assist in controlling weight and waist circumference and in the management of chronic diseases .
Background The Paleolithic diet has been studied in the scope of prevention and control of chronic noncommunicable diseases ( CNCD ) .
The objective of this study was to analyze the influence of the Paleolithic diet on the prevention and control of CNCD in humans , specifically on anthropometric markers , through a systematic review with meta- analysis .
Methods What is the effect of the Paleolithic diet on anthropometric parameters ( weight , body mass index and waist circumference ) compared to other control diets based on recommendations in adults ?
Experiences of barriers and facilitators to weight-loss in a diet intervention - a qualitative study of women in Northern Sweden
Background There is a lack of research about the experiences of participating in weight-reducing interventions . The aim of this study was to explore barriers and facilitators to weight-loss experienced by participants in a diet intervention for middle-aged to older women in the general population in Northern Sweden . Method In the intervention the women were r and omised to eat either a Palaeolithic-type diet or a diet according to Nordic Nutrition recommendations for 24 months . A strategic selection was made of women from the two intervention groups as well as from the drop-outs in relation to social class , civil status and age . Thematic structured interviews were performed with twelve women and analysed with qualitative content analyses . Results The results showed that the women in the dietary intervention experienced two main barriers – struggling with self ( related to difficulties in changing food habits , health problems , lack of self-control and insecurity ) and struggling with implementing the diet ( related to social relations and project-related difficulties ) – and two main facilitators– striving for self-determination ( related to having clear goals ) and receiving support ( from family/friends as well as from the project ) – for weight-loss . There was a greater emphasis on barriers than on facilitators . Conclusion It is important to also include drop-outs from diet interventions in order to fully underst and barriers to weight-loss . A gender-relational approach can bring new insights into underst and ing experiences of barriers to weight-loss . Trial registration Clinical Trials gov NCT00692536
The analysis showed a positive association of adopting the Paleolithic diet in relation to weight loss .
Conclusion The Paleolithic diet may assist in controlling weight and waist circumference and in the management of chronic diseases .
Background The Paleolithic diet has been studied in the scope of prevention and control of chronic noncommunicable diseases ( CNCD ) .
The objective of this study was to analyze the influence of the Paleolithic diet on the prevention and control of CNCD in humans , specifically on anthropometric markers , through a systematic review with meta- analysis .
Methods What is the effect of the Paleolithic diet on anthropometric parameters ( weight , body mass index and waist circumference ) compared to other control diets based on recommendations in adults ?