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Table 2 Description of included interventions

From: Comparative effectiveness of strategies to prevent weight gain among women with and at risk for breast cancer: a systematic review

Study

Intervention

Intervention arms

Control

Intervention Arm 1

Intervention arm 2

Intervention arm 3

   

LF Group

FV group

LFFV group

Djuric et al. (2002)

Dietary

Received information on Food Guide Pyramid from National Dairy Council

Low fat diet (<15% calories from fat), one on one counseling with dietitians, monthly group meetings, written materials

High fruits/vegetables diet (≥9 servings daily), one-on-one counseling with dietitians, monthly group meetings, written materials

Combination of low fat and high fruits/vegetables diet, one on one counseling with dietitians, monthly group meetings, written materials

Chlebowski et al. (2006)

Self-management Dietary

Maintained usual diet. Had contact with dietician at baseline and every 3 months plus written materials

Low fat diet (<15% calories from fat) while maintaining nutritional adequacy. In person counseling sessions with focus on self-management strategies: biweekly plus dietician visits every 3 months

NA

NA

  1. Abbreviations: NA, Not applicable.