Dietary modification in a workplace health promotion program in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Moy, Foong Ming and Ab Sallam, A. and Wong, M.L. (2008) Dietary modification in a workplace health promotion program in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, 20 Sup. pp. 166-172. ISSN 1010-5395,

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Abstract

Lifestyle modification is effective in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to promote healthy lifestyle behaviours to prevent cardiovascular disease. This study was a quasi-experimental trial with a follow up of two years. The intervention group (n = 102) received intensive individual and group counselling on diet and physical activity. The comparison group (n = 84) was given minimal education through mail and group counselling. Following the intervention, both groups reduced their total fat intake through a replacement in carbohydrate intake. The saturated fat and cholesterol intake was also reduced with a larger magnitude in the intervention group. Fruits and vegetables consumption was increased within the intervention group. The intervention group showed a statistically significant reduction in their mean total cholesterol levels with an intervention effect of -0.38 (95 C.I. = -0.63, -0.14) mmol/l. This study has achieved moderate improvement in dietary intakes as well as the total cholesterol of the participants.

Item Type:	Article
Funders:	UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Cardiovascular disease; health behavior; health promotion; motor activity; nutritional science; occupational health service
Subjects:	R Medicine
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms Haslinda Lahuddin
Date Deposited:	16 Jan 2013 01:50
Last Modified:	26 Aug 2019 07:38
URI:	http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/4528

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