Table 1.

Group visits content and agenda

		GVs no.
Preparation ≍30 min	Name tags, sing in sheets, agenda outline, medical patient records, educational materials, large & medium size BP cuffs, refreshments, U-shape room setup, audio recorder	all
Registry & introduction ≍ 20 min	Introduction of the group visit outline, confidentiality contracts, nametags & self-monitoring records for food and exercise distribution	1
	Attendance list, BP and heart rate measurement, pre-review of the self-monitoring records	all
Interactive presentations ≍ 35 min	Health effects of weight problem, understanding behavior and change levels,	1
	Nutritional items, glycemic index, portion tracking, adequate-balanced-regular nutrition, recognize and note obstacles and triggers	2
	Problem solving skills	3
	Creating healthy meals and a positive eating environment and, healthy cooking strategies	4
	Popular diet programs and possible side effects	5
	Practice for strength and stretching exercises in the field (brochures provided)	6
	Practice for stress management, relaxation exercises, problem management	7
	Discussing the strategies for sustaining behavior change	8
Break/healthy snack (15 min)
Q&A ≍ 40 min	Discussion and sharing experiences	all
	Problem solving small group exercises	3, 4, 5, 7, 8
Closure ≍ 10 min	Summary, setting assignments and planning next session's themes	all
Individual consultation ≍ 30 min	One-on-one assessments with whose needed	all