Normo-Carbohydrate Nutrition: Results from a Pilot Study

J Community Health Nurs. 2018 Apr-Jun;35(2):73-82. doi: 10.1080/07370016.2018.1446635.

Abstract

This study was a test of the feasibility of educating a convenience sample about normo-carbohydrate nutrition (NCN). From May 2015 and May 2016, 51 participants were enrolled in this intervention study about NCN. Participants were measured for chest, waist, abdomen, and hip circumferences, weight, and height at start and month 1, 2, and 3. After 1 month, there was a significant reduction in hip circumference, weight, and BMI with similar findings after 2 and 3 months. Significant reductions in chest, hips, and weight among participants after repeated measures provide hope for this promising nutritional strategy.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anthropometry
  • Body Mass Index
  • Body Weight
  • Dietary Carbohydrates / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nutritional Physiological Phenomena*
  • Patient Education as Topic* / methods
  • Pilot Projects
  • Prediabetic State / diet therapy
  • Prediabetic State / prevention & control
  • Waist Circumference
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Dietary Carbohydrates