Structured Modified Dietary Intervention

The nutrition component of the Why WAIT program includes using meal replacement shakes for breakfast and lunch, plus a selection from 14 dinner menus for the evening meal. We provide snack lists for use in between meals. The menus and meal replacement shakes have a nutrient breakdown of about 40% carbohydrate, 30% fat and 30% protein, according to the Joslin Nutrition Guidelines. Participants keep food records, which are evaluated each week by the registered dietician, who gives feedback. At the end of the program, we give participants breakfast and lunch menus, which they may use in place of meal replacement shakes.