Weight Loss Through Mayo Clinic Diet; a Prospective Pilot Study
Mayo Clinic
Summary
The purpose of study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Mayo Clinic Diet in clinically significant weight loss (\>5%) versus usual care. We also wish to evaluate the feasibility, barriers to completion, and sustainability of this intervention at the 24, and 52-week marks. Lastly, we aim to study the change in participants body composition and quality of life at the end of this intervention.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–64 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females (non-pregnant) 18-64 * BMI \> or = to 25 kg/m2 * Ability to read and understand English. (as the Mayo Clinic Diet book and app are only available in English) Exclusion Criteria: * Have a current diagnosis of melanoma or cancer diagnosis * Currently breastfeeding * Pregnant, or planned to be pregnant within 6 months * Have a diagnosis of Type 1 or 2 Diabetes Mellitus * Had weight loss surgery within the last year * Currently participating in another lifestyle weight loss program or taking medications for weight loss * Have lost 5% or more of their weig…
Interventions
- BehavioralMayo Clinic Diet
Subjects will utilize their choice of the following resources for 12 weeks: * Mayo Clinic Diet book, 3rd Edition * Digital Wellness app subscription * Both the Mayo Clinic Diet book and Digital Wellness app
- BehavioralUsual Care
Subjects will be given the 'Eat Well Use the Plate' informational hand-out, as well as a list of food, physical activity and weight tracking apps to be utilized as resources for self-monitoring .
Location
- Mayo Clinic in RochesterRochester, Minnesota