Findings

Findings

IN: DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION

SPLTrust018

Who took part?

  • Men from across the socioeconomic spectrum
  • Their mean BMI at baseline was 35.5 kg/m2
  • Over 90% were classed as obese
  • They were 10 times more likely to be classed as being at extremely high risk of future health problems compared to other men their age in the general Scottish population.

 

What happened?

Weight loss
Weight loss 2Weight loss 1
Improved health risk
Men who took part in FFIT (the “Intervention group”)…

Reduced their blood pressure(BP) by significantly more than the men in the “Comparison group”: systolic BP was 7.9mmHg and diastolic 6.6 mmHg lower at 12mths.

Reduced their body fat. At 12mths they were carrying 2.2% less fat then when they started FFIT. The “Comparison group” showed no reduction over this time period.
Increased activity
Physical activity
Healthier eating
Healthy eating
Reduced alcohol
Alcohol consumption
Feeling better in themselves
 Self-esteem

 

For detailed results from the Randomised Controlled Trial, follow this link to access the 2014 research report (here) or skip to the publications page.

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