scholarly journals Effectiveness of a Total Meal Replacement Program (OPTIFAST Program) on Weight Loss: Results from the OPTIWIN Study

Obesity ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamy D. Ard ◽  
Kristina H. Lewis ◽  
Amy Rothberg ◽  
Anthony Auriemma ◽  
Sally L. Coburn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Meal Replacement ◽  
Meal Replacement Program

scholarly journals Efficacy of Medifast's 5&1 meal replacement program compared to a food‐based diet for weight loss and weight maintenance: 4‐month weight loss results

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Coleman ◽  
Lisa M. Davis ◽  
Joni Rampolla ◽  
Jessica Kiel ◽  
Tammy Hutchisen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Weight Maintenance ◽  
Meal Replacement ◽  
Meal Replacement Program

scholarly journals Use of the Medifast Meal Replacement Program for Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Clients: A Retrospective Chart Review of Three Medifast Weight Control Centers (MWCC)

2012 ◽  
Vol 03 (10) ◽  
pp. 1433-1444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Coleman ◽  
Jessica Kiel ◽  
Andrea Hanlon-Mitola ◽  
Carmine Sonzone ◽  
Nicholas Fuller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Chart Review ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Meal Replacement ◽  
Meal Replacement Program

Effect of a post-dinner snack and partial meal replacement program on weight loss

2006 ◽  
Vol 57 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 97-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jillon S. Vander Wal ◽  
Sandia M. Waller ◽  
David M. Klurfeld ◽  
Michael I. McBurney ◽  
Susan Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Meal Replacement ◽  
Meal Replacement Program

scholarly journals Randomized Trial of a High Protein, Partial Meal Replacement Program with or without Alternate Day Fasting: Similar Effects on Weight Loss, Retention Status, Nutritional, Metabolic, and Behavioral Outcomes

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Bowen ◽  
Emily Brindal ◽  
Genevieve James-Martin ◽  
Manny Noakes
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Transferrin Saturation ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Energy Restriction ◽  
High Protein ◽  
Meal Replacement ◽  
Protein Meal ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
Alternate Day Fasting ◽  
Meal Replacement Program

Higher-protein diets, meal replacements, and greater early weight loss have separately been associated with greater weight loss. We compared a high-protein, meal replacement program with daily energy restriction (DER) to one which provided greater energy restriction adding alternate day fasting (ADF + DER; alternating days of modified-fasting and DER plus 1 ad libitum day/week) on retention, weight loss, physiological, nutritional, and behavioral markers. Participants were randomized to ADF + DER or DER for 16 weeks (n = 162, age 40 ± 8 years BMI 36 ± 6 kg/m2 (Mean ± SD)) plus 8 weeks weight maintenance. At week 16 weight change was −10.7 ± 0.5 kg and −11.2 ± 0.6 kg in ADF + DER and DER groups (treatment NS). Fat mass, visceral adipose tissue, and lean mass (p < 0.05) were similarly reduced between treatments. Weight loss was sustained to 24 weeks (treatment NS). Fasting LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, insulin, hsCRP, glucose, and blood pressure all improved (p < 0.05; treatment NS). Transferrin saturation, ferritin, serum zinc, folate, and B12 improved (p < 0.05; treatment NS). Plasma thiamine and vitamin D levels decreased, reflecting lower carbohydrate intakes and seasonal changes, respectively. Food cravings, quality of life, and mood improved (treatment NS). Energy, fatigue, and pain improved slightly more in DER (p < 0.05). This study supports the use of higher protein, meal replacement programs with or without ADF in weight management.

scholarly journals Incorporating a Static Versus Supportive Mobile Phone App Into a Partial Meal Replacement Program With Face-to-Face Support: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Brindal ◽  
Gilly A Hendrie ◽  
Jill Freyne ◽  
Manny Noakes
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Meal Replacement ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Clinical Trials Registry ◽  
Face Support ◽  
Meal Replacement Program

BACKGROUND Mobile phone apps may be acceptable to users and could improve retention and adherence over more traditional methods, but there is mixed literature supporting their efficacy. In the weight management space, very little is known about how a mobile phone app integrating features beyond text messaging (short message service) can affect behavior, particularly when combined with face-to-face support. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a mobile phone app when combined with a partial meal replacement program including face-to-face support. This paper compares a static versus supportive app over a 6-month randomized trial for effects on weight loss, weight-related biomarkers, and psychological outcomes. METHODS Overweight and obese adults (71.2% female, 104/146; mean 48.11, SD 11.75 years) were recruited to participate in the weight loss study, and they were randomized on a 1:1 basis using a computer algorithm. The supportive app (n=75) provided information, food intake recording, rewards, prompts for regular interaction through reminders, and the opportunity to review personal compliance with the dietary program. The static app (n=71) included only recipes and weight loss information. Both groups recieved equal amounts of face-to-face support in addition to app. RESULTS The overall reduction in app usage over 24 weeks was lower for the supportive app in comparison with the static app; approximately 39.0% (57/146) of the users were still using the app at week 24. Despite the promising results for app usage, there were no differences in weight loss between groups (F1,128.12=0.83, P=.36). However, it should be noted that almost 60% (49/84) of all participants lost 5% or more of body weight during the trial. No weight-related biomarkers were significantly different between groups. Both groups experienced an increase in positive mood, but this was significantly higher for those who received the static app (F1,118.12=4.93, P=.03). CONCLUSIONS Although the supportive app was well received by users, we found little evidence of the added benefit of this versus the static app in combination with face-to-face support in a community-delivered weight loss program. Future versions of the app may incorporate more unique behavioral techniques beyond those provided by the consultant to improve the potency of the app. CLINICALTRIAL Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12613000547741; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=364187 (Archived by WebCite http://www.webcitation.org/6yivwfMI9)

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