Table 1 Effects of dietary interventions on weight change and abstinence during smoking cessation.
Intervention compared to standard smoking cessation | Mean difference in weight change (Kg [95%CI]) | Abstinence (RR [95%CI]) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | End of treatment | At 12 months | End of treatment | At 12 months |
General lifestyle and calorie reducing dietary advice | -0.04 [-0.57, 0.50] | -0.21 [-2.28, 1.86] | 0.90 [0.76, 1.06] | 0.66 [0.48, 0.90] |
Individually tailored dietary and lifestyle advice | -1.05 [-2.01, -0.09] | -2.58 [-5.11, -0.05] | 1.11 [0.84, 1.46] | 0.79 [0.47, 1.33] |
VLCD compared to general calorie reducing dietary advice | -3.70 [-4.82, -2.58] | -1.30 [-3.49, 0.89] | 1.40 [1.07, 1.85] | 1.73 [1.10, 2.73] |