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Table 3 Paired t-test results for change in diet quality scores from baseline to 12-weeks within study groups of overweight/obese adults (n = 289) randomized to a wait-list control, basic or enhanced version of a commercial web-based weight loss intervention

From: Participants in an online weight loss program can improve diet quality during weight loss: a randomized controlled trial

 

Control n = 97

Basic n = 94

Enhanced n = 98

Variable

Mean

t-ratio

Mean

t-ratio

Mean

t-ratio

Total ARFSa

0.06

0.09

0.23

0.41

2.21

3.88***

Vegetable

-0.22

-0.57

0.03

0.13

0.48

1.75

Fruit

-0.09

-0.41

0.13

0.68

0.58

2.45*

Meat

0.29

2.46*

0.23

1.99*

0.47

4.32***

Vegetarian Altb

-0.06

-0.54

-0.01

-0.11

0.01

0.10

Wholegrain

-0.11

-0.65

0.03

0.22

0.34

2.30*

Dairy

0.12

0.82

-0.11

-0.68

0.23

1.69

Water

0.12

2.77**

0.14

3.32**

0.18

3.94***

Condiments

0.01

0.15

-0.15

-2.46*

-0.06

-0.86

  1. aARFS = Australian Recommended Food Score.
  2. bVegetarian Alt = Vegetarian Alternatives.
  3. *Statistically significantly difference in baseline and 12-week value within groups P < 0.05.
  4. **Statistically significantly difference in baseline and 12-week value within groups P < 0.01.
  5. ***Statistically significantly difference in baseline and 12-week value within groups P < 0.001.
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Nutrition Journal

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