| Activity |
Recommendation |
Intervention Emphasis & Self-Monitoring |
Outcome Assessment |
| Weight* |
5% of body weight at the start of the program |
Yes |
Weight measurement at the end of 8 weeks |
| Physical activity |
150 mins/week |
Yes |
PAQ-C |
| Total Calories** |
1600-2000/day |
Yes |
MCNQ and weekly food logs |
| Sodium intake |
<2,300mg |
Yes |
MCNQ and weekly food logs |
| Protein % calories |
10-30% |
Yes |
MCNQ and weekly food logs |
| Carbohydrate % calories |
45-65% |
Yes |
MCNQ and weekly food logs |
| Total Fat % |
25-35% |
Yes |
MCNQ and weekly food logs |
| Saturated Fat % |
<10% |
Yes |
MCNQ and weekly food logs |
| Fruits and vegetables |
9-12 servings/day |
Yes |
MCNQ and weekly food logs |
| Dairy (Calcium) |
1300 mg/day |
Yes |
MCNQ and weekly food logs |