Journal article
"Mindset Matters": Perseverance, a balanced approach and structured support as facilitators of whole foods plant-based adoption
Appetite, v 194, pp 107163-107163
21 Dec 2023
PMID: 38141878
Featured in Collection : UN Sustainable Development Goals @ Drexel
Abstract
Whole foods plant-based diets (WFPBD) show potential for preventing and addressing chronic diseases. However, concerns exist about their acceptability and feasibility. Research on firsthand WFPBD adoption experiences is limited but crucial for promoting dietary change. In a 12-week remotely delivered lifestyle modification program using an ad libitum WFPBD, twenty weight-loss seeking adults (ages 18-75) with overweight or obesity completed self-report surveys and semi-structured interviews via Zoom. The study aimed to explore: (1) experiences with WFPBD adoption; (2) factors that helped or hindered adherence; and (3) perceived salient benefits. Interviews were analyzed inductively through a conventional content analysis, and associations between variables examined with correlational analyses. Participants overall reported WFPBD adoption being a positive, new experience, with an equal number (30%) finding it easy/easier than expected as challenging. Key cited challenges included overwhelm, different eating habits in the household, and meal preparation. Key cited facilitators included adopting an incremental approach to dietary change, persisting after setbacks, and having simple go-to meals. Greater self-compassion and family support, and less sabotage from friends and family corresponded to greater dietary change (rs > 0.45, ps < .05). Participants valued accountability, structure, human support, nutrition psychoeducation and recipes in the program. Three categories emerged regarding perceived benefits of following the WFPBD: physical health benefits, improvements to eating habits, and greater perceived control/agency over health. Results indicate that future interventions should include psychological strategies alongside nutrition education to enhance self-efficacy, address household barriers, and combat feelings of overwhelm through sufficient structure, support, and meal preparation guidance. Messaging around WFPBD may benefit from discussing prevailing positive experiences with adoption, common benefits experienced, and options for an incremental approach given that feasibility and acceptability concerns may deter efforts.
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- Title
- "Mindset Matters": Perseverance, a balanced approach and structured support as facilitators of whole foods plant-based adoption
- Creators
- Christina Chwyl - Drexel UniversityAbigail L Metzler - Yale UniversityJade T Nguyen - University of PennsylvaniaMadelyn France - University of South CarolinaNikoo Karbassi - Drexel UniversityGabrielle Turner-McGrievy - Royal New Zealand College of General PractitionersNicholas Wright - Royal New Zealand College of General PractitionersEvan M Forman - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Appetite, v 194, pp 107163-107163
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology); Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL) [Historical]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001146763100001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85182453809
- Other Identifier
- 991021811638704721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Behavioral Sciences
- Nutrition & Dietetics