Table 3

Between-group comparisons of secondary outcomes (baseline to 6 weeks)

Adjusted mean difference at 6 weeks (95% CI)p Value for analysis of covariance
NutritionDHQ
 Fat0.09 (−0.12 to 0.30)0.4
 Fibre0.04 (−0.17 to 0.24)0.7
 Sodium−0.11 (−0.38 to 0.16)0.4
 Alcohol0.09 (−0.20 to 0.37)0.6
Functional capacity6MWT−10.19 (−35.0 to 14.63)0.4
Mental heathK101.85 (−0.11 to 3.81)0.1
DASS-depression0.90 (−0.77 to 2.57)0.3
DASS-anxiety1.63 (−0.21 to 3.46)0.1
DASS-stress−1.00 (−3.81 to 1.81)0.5
ParametersSystolic BP2.53 (−3.63 to 8.68)0.4
Diastolic BP4.19 (0.44 to 7.93)0.03
HR1.40 (−2.23 to 5.03)0.4
Weight0.96 (−0.28 to 2.20)0.1
WC−0.18 (−1.85 to 1.48)0.8
Lipid profileTChol−0.26 (−0.65 to 0.13)0.2
LDL−0.11 (−0.42 to 0.20)0.5
HDL−0.06 (−0.18 to 0.06)0.3
Trig−0.26 (−0.51 to −0.01)0.04
HbA1C−0.31 (−1.13 to 0.52)0.4
Quality of lifeEQ5D-Index−0.08 (−0.14 to −0.02)0.01
  • 6MWT, 6-Minute Walk Test (m); BP, blood pressure; DASS, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale 21; DHQ, Dietary Habits Questionnaire; HbA1C, haemoglobin A1C (mmol/L) HDL, high-density lipoprotein (mmol/L); HR, heart rate (resting bpm); K10, Kessler 10 (score); LDL, low-density lipoprotein (mmol/L); Trig, triglycerides (mmol/L).