Sugar Habit Hacker: Initial evidence that a planning intervention reduces sugar intake

Author:

Brittain Matthew1ORCID,Consedine Nathan1ORCID,Bagot Kathleen L.2ORCID,Booth Natalia3ORCID,Rodda Simone N.3ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand

2. Department of Stroke, Public Health and Health Services Research, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Australia

3. School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand

Abstract

Abstract Background and aims Sugar is a potentially addictive substance that is consumed in such high levels the World Health Organisation has set recommended consumption limits. To date there are no empirically tested brief interventions for reducing sugar consumption in adult populations. The current study aimed to preliminarily assess the feasibility of recruitment, retention, and intervention engagement and impact of a brief intervention. Methods This pre-post study recruited 128 adults from New Zealand to complete a 30-day internet-delivered intervention with in-person and email coaching. The intervention components were derived from implementation intention principles whereby the gap between intention and behaviour was targeted. Participants selected sugar consumption goals aligned with WHO recommendations by gender. To meet these goals, participants developed action plans and coping plans and engaged in self-monitoring. Facilitation was provided by a coach to maintain retention and treatment adherence over the 30 days. Results Intervention materials were rated as very useful and participants were mostly satisfied with the program. The total median amount of sugar consumed at baseline was 1,662.5 g (396 teaspoons per week) which was reduced to 362.5 g (86 teaspoons) at post-intervention evaluation (d = 0.83). The intervention was associated with large effects on reducing cravings (d = 0.59) and psychological distress (d = 0.68) and increasing situational self-efficacy (d = 0.92) and well-being (d = 0.68) with a reduction in BMI (d = 0.51). Conclusion This feasibility study indicates that a brief intervention delivering goal setting, implementation planning, and self-monitoring may assist people to reduce sugar intake to within WHO recommendations.

Publisher

Akademiai Kiado Zrt.

Subject

Psychiatry and Mental health,Clinical Psychology,General Medicine,Medicine (miscellaneous)

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