Telenutrition Education on Weight Loss and Improved Dietary Patterns among Myanmar Adults
Keywords:
Obesity, Lifestyle Intervention, Telenutrition, Group Lifestyle BalanceAbstract
This study examined the effectiveness of a telenutrition education program based on the proven Group Lifestyle Balance (GLB) protocol in promoting weight management and improving dietary patterns among overweight and obese adults in Myanmar. A pretest-posttest study was conducted among a single group of participants who had no underlying conditions. Twelve weekly nutrition sessions were held in a group setting using a telenutrition platform. Data on body weight, dietary intake, and physical activity level were collected at the end of the first and eleventh weeks. Out of 28 participants, five dropped out due to health and occupational issues. Results showed that participants achieved an average of 6.7% reduction in body weight. Regarding the diversity of food group choices, a significant improvement in the Food Group Diversity Score (FGDS) from 3.62 (SD, 0.98) to 5.18 (SD, 0.97) was evident. Moreover, the average duration of physical activity per week increased from 147.17 minutes (SD, 134.79) to 331.90 minutes (SD, 341.32). While there was no significant increase in fruit or vegetable portion intakes, participants tended to consume wider varieties of these foods according to the FGDS score. In addition, though not statistically significant, a mean reduction of 3.58 g in saturated fat intake was found. Consequently, implementing a telenutrition platform to deliver the GLB program shows potential as an effective approach for assisting overweight and obese adults in Myanmar in achieving weight loss within a feasible timeframe.
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