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. 2019 Sep 15;11(9):2227. doi: 10.3390/nu11092227

Table 3.

Description and timing of the INTERAPNEA intervention modules and components.

Module Objectives/Description Number of Sessions Frequency of Sessions General Behavioural Change Techniques
Nutritional behaviour change Nutrition education and dietary patterns change 8 Once a week
  • Motivation and preparation for action

  • Goal-setting and action-planning

  • Self-monitoring and functional behavioural analysis

  • Review of behavioural goals, action plans, and adherence

  • Problem solving and social skills

  • Self-efficacy, maintenance, and relapse prevention

Physical exercise Supervised moderate aerobic exercise and increase daily steps by 15% each week 8 Once a week
Sleep hygiene Change of inappropriate sleep habits: Insufficient sleep, consumption of coffee, alcohol and tobacco, and inappropriate sleep schedule and environment 4 Once every two weeks
Tobacco cessation Nicotine and cigarette fading: Reduction of nicotine and number of cigarettes by 30% each week 8 Once a week
Alcohol avoidance Alcohol consumption fading: Reduction of alcohol consumption by 30% each week 4 Once every two weeks