Author Correction: Subclassification of obesity for precision prediction of cardiometabolic diseases

Type Article

Journal Article

Authors

Coral DE, Smit F, Farzaneh A, Gieswinkel A, Tajes JF, Sparsø T, Delfin C, Bauvin P, Wang K, Temprosa M, De Cock D, Blanch J, Fernández-Real JM, Ramos R, Ikram MK, Gomez MF, Kavousi M, Panova-Noeva M, Wild PS, van der Kallen C, Adriaens M, van Greevenbroek

Year of publication

2024

Publication/Journal

Nat Med

Volume

31

Issue

2

Pages

695

Abstract

Research into achieving Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus remission through weight loss efforts has grown steadily in the past decade. Most of this research has focused on the effectiveness of weight loss as a method to achieve remission, rather than considering individuals experiences of engaging with such change. This paper aims to review the qualitative research on individuals' experience of proposed dietary modifications with a weight loss focus. Six databases were searched for qualitative and mixed-methods research studies, and studies were subject to analysis following Thomas and Hardin's guidelines. The search yielded 2945 results, of which 47 were reviewed in full, and nine were included for analysis. Four analytical themes were identified; variability in support; choosing dietary change; re-negotiating the food relationship; and looking beyond weight loss. Providing tailored nutritional information that is comprehensible and culturally appropriate must be the premise of the interventions offered. Supporting patients to understand their relationship with food and identify meaningful goals beyond weight loss is an important starting point.