Table 1. Questions asked during both meetings.

1-   What are your views on the TDR and the food based diet? What would be your preference if you are to take part?   2-   What changes to the diets would you suggest that would make it more suitable to you?   3-   If your preference is for food-based diets, would you prefer sets of meal plans that you are required to follow?   4-   What are your views on the quality of life questionnaire?   5-   Would you wear step counters during the study?   6-   What are your views on online applications for recording diet?   7-   Have you taken part in studies before? which ones or why not?   8-   What do you think are the barriers for people in your community/your family to follow low calorie diets?   9-   How could we help you be more engaged in research?   10- How important is it for your family/community members to support you when following the programme?   11- Would you be interested in taking part in the study if it is funded?