Table 3 Comparison of behavioral parameters related to non-pharmacological treatment before and after the intervention, Brazil (n = 28)
Variable | Before n (%) | IC | After n (%) | IC | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eating frequency | |||||
Every 3 h | 14 (50) | (0.31–0.69) | 23 (82.1) | (0.63–0.93) | 0.012* |
Every 4 h or more | 14 (50) | (0.31–0.69) | 5 (17.9) | (0.06–0.37) | |
Diet with restriction of sugars and carbohydrates | |||||
Yes | 9 (32.1) | (0.16–0.52) | 22 (78.6) | (0.59–0.92) | |
No | 8 (28.6) | (0.13–0.49) | 3 (10.7) | (0.02–0.28) | 0.006* |
Partially | 11 (39.3) | (0.22–0.59) | 3 (10.7) | (0.02–0.28) | |
Follow-up with a nutritionist | |||||
Yes | 6 (21.4) | (0.08–0.41) | 4 (14.3) | (0.04–0.33) | 0.500 |
No | 22 (78.6) | (0.59–0.92) | 24 (85.7) | (0.67–0.96) | |
Physical exercise practice | |||||
Yes | 14 (50) | (0.31–0.69) | 19 (67.9) | (0.48–0.84) | 0.267 |
No | 14 (50) | (0.31–0.69) | 9 (32.1) | (0.16–0.52) | |