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. 2018 Mar 5;52(5):412–428. doi: 10.1093/abm/kax002

Table 1.

Behavior Change Techniques (BCTs) Used in the Lifestyle Intervention

Week Session content BCTs implemented (Michie categories)
1 Introduction to EX+D intervention and GMCB sessions 1, 2, 21
Setting intervention and GMCB session expectations 1, 2, 21
Discussion of gradual progression of change in EX+D behaviors and self-regulatory skill development, practice, and mastery 9, 21
EX+D behavioral contract 25
Facilitate social dynamics and social support for EX+D behavior 28, 29
Provide behavioral self-monitoring logs 16, 17
2 Review weekly EX+D behavior successes/challenges 18, 19
Introduce information on FITT principle, macronutrients, portion control approaches, and New American Plate guidelines 1, 2, 21
Discuss IDEA-P self-monitoring approaches 1, 2, 16, 17
Facilitate social dynamics/support/problem-solving for EX+D behavior 28, 29
Prompt independent practice of self-regulatory skills for EX+D behavior 26
Review and provide behavioral self-monitoring logs 16, 17
3 Review weekly EX+D behavior successes/challenges 18, 19
Discuss IDEA-P group and individual goal setting approaches 1, 2, 5, 10, 11, 18, 19
Discuss IDEA-P self-monitoring approaches 1, 2, 16, 17
Discuss IDEA-P action planning approaches 1, 2, 5
Discuss IDEA-P time management approaches 1, 2, 38
Discuss approaches to increase fruit, vegetable, and whole grain intake 1, 2, 21
Facilitate social dynamics/support/problem-solving for EX+D behavior 28, 29
Prompt independent practice of self-regulatory skills for EX+D behavior 26
Review and provide behavioral self-monitoring logs 16, 17
4 Review weekly EX+D behavior successes/challenges 18, 19
Discuss approaches to shift toward a plant-based diet consistent with New American Plate guidelines 1, 2, 21
Discuss IDEA-P group and individual barrier problem-solving approaches 1, 2, 8
Discuss IDEA-P self-monitoring approaches 1, 2, 16, 17, 18, 19
Discuss IDEA-P action planning approaches 1, 2, 5, 18, 19
Discuss IDEA-P time management approaches 1, 2, 18, 19, 38
Discuss IDEA-P group and individual goal setting approaches 1, 2, 5, 10, 11, 18, 19
Facilitate social dynamics/support/problem-solving for EX+D behavior 28, 29
Prompt independent practice of self-regulatory skills for EX+D behavior 26
Review and provide behavioral self-monitoring logs 16, 17
5 Review weekly EX+D behavior successes/challenges 18, 19
Discuss approaches to shift toward a plant-based diet consistent with New American Plate guidelines 1, 2, 21
Discuss IDEA-P self-monitoring approaches 1, 2, 16, 17, 18, 19
Discuss IDEA-P action planning approaches 1, 2, 5, 18, 19
Discuss IDEA-P time management approaches 1, 2, 18, 19, 38
Discuss IDEA-P group and individual goal setting approaches 1, 2, 5, 10, 11, 18, 19
Facilitate social dynamics/support/problem-solving for EX+D behavior 28, 29
Prompt independent practice of self-regulatory skills for EX+D behavior 26
Review and provide behavioral self-monitoring logs 16, 17
6 Review weekly EX+D behavior successes/challenges 18, 19
Discuss personal motivational value of lifestyle and outcomes changes observed during the lifestyle intervention 16, 17, 18, 19
Discuss approaches to shift toward a plant-based diet consistent with New American Plate guidelines 1, 2, 21
Discuss IDEA-P self-monitoring approaches 1, 2, 16, 17, 18, 19
Discuss IDEA-P action planning approaches 1, 2, 5, 18, 19
Discuss IDEA-P time management approaches 1, 2, 18, 19, 38
Discuss IDEA-P group and individual goal setting approaches 1, 2, 5, 10, 11, 18, 19
Facilitate social dynamics/support/problem-solving for EX+D behavior 28, 29
Prompt independent practice of self-regulatory skills for EX+D behavior 26
Review and provide behavioral self-monitoring logs 16, 17
7 Review weekly EX+D behavior successes/challenges 18, 19
Discuss IDEA-P relapse prevention approaches 16, 17, 18, 19
Discuss approaches to shift toward a plant-based diet consistent with New American Plate guidelines 1, 2, 21
Discuss IDEA-P self-monitoring approaches 1, 2, 16, 17, 18, 19
Discuss IDEA-P action planning approaches 1, 2, 5, 18, 19
Discuss IDEA-P time management approaches 1, 2, 18, 19, 38
Discuss IDEA-P group and individual goal setting approaches 1, 2, 5, 10, 11, 18, 19
Facilitate social dynamics/support/problem-solving for EX+D behavior 28, 29
Prompt independent practice of self-regulatory skills for EX+D behavior 26
Review and provide behavioral self-monitoring logs 16, 17
8 Review weekly EX+D behavior successes/challenges 18, 19
Discuss IDEA-P relapse prevention approaches 16, 17, 18, 19
Discuss approaches to shift toward a plant-based diet consistent with New American Plate guidelines 1, 2, 21
Discuss IDEA-P self-monitoring approaches 1, 2, 16, 17, 18, 19
Discuss IDEA-P action planning approaches 1, 2, 5, 18, 19
Discuss IDEA-P time management approaches 1, 2, 18, 19, 38
Discuss IDEA-P group and individual goal setting approaches 1, 2, 5, 10, 11, 18, 19
Facilitate social dynamics/support/problem-solving for EX+D behavior 28, 29
Prompt independent practice of self-regulatory skills for EX+D behavior 26
Review and provide behavioral self-monitoring logs 16, 17

EX+D exercise and dietary intervention; GMCB group-mediated, cognitive-behavioral intervention; IDEA-P Individualized Diet and Exercise Adherence Pilot Trial.