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. 2021 Sep 14;16(9):e0257433. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257433

Table 5. Changes in nutrient intake, physical activity, and lifestyle measures.

Measure Total studies N Studies reporting significant changes n (%) Minimum changea (%) Maximum changea (%) References
Carbohydrate intake 3 1 (33.3) 0.1 6.7 [29, 30, 32, 40]
Protein intake 3 1 (33.3) 1.3 3.9 [29, 30, 32, 40]
Fat intake 3 1 (33.3) 2.2 24.6 [29, 30, 32, 40]
Fiber intake 3 2 (66.7) 3.6 3.9 [29, 30, 32, 40]
Physical activity level 4 3 (75.0) 8.9 80.3 [2730, 32, 40]
Step count 3 3 (100.0) 10.6 84.5 [27, 28, 36, 37]
Smoking 1 1 (100.0) 74.9 n/a [29, 30]
Sleep 1 1 (100.0) 54.8 n/a [29, 30]

aminimum and maximum percentage change = (change in measure between pre-post intervention / measure at baseline) * 100%