Effect of a community-based lifestyle intervention on predictors of behavior change regarding a healthy plant-based diet-The Healthy Lifestyle Community Program (cohort 2).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Implementing healthy behaviors, particularly a healthy plant-based diet, can play a key role in preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, behavior change initiation and maintenance can be challenging. The objective was to test, if the Healthy Lifestyle Community Program (cohort 2; HLCP-2) was effective in changing psychological constructs regarding eating behavior.

Methods

A 24-month non-randomized controlled intervention study with a community-based approach in rural Germany was conducted. The intervention group (IG) received a 10-week intensive lifestyle intervention aiming to improve NCD risk factors, followed by a 22-month alumni phase. The control group (CG) received no intervention. Participants completed questionnaires at six measurement time po

SUBMITTER: Kettler C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12535869 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature