Table 2.

Core functions and forms in the BDRS2

Motivation/problem	Core function	Forms
1. Reduce cardiovascular disease/high rates of obesity and T2DM	A. Stimulate weight loss	1. LCD
Core elements: • 12-week duration • 840 kcal • Weekly monitoring	Peripheral element: • Who monitors • The location for monitoring • The foods allowed

Motivation/problem

Core function

Forms

1. Reduce cardiovascular disease/high rates of obesity and T2DM

A. Stimulate weight loss

1. LCD

Core elements:

• 12-week duration

• 840 kcal

• Weekly monitoring

Peripheral element:

• Who monitors

• The location for monitoring

• The foods allowed