Translation of Pritikin Program to the Community

Population-Based Lifestyle Intervention: Translation of the Pritikin Program to the Community- Pilot Study Protocol

The broad, long-term aims of this scope of work are to investigate the effects of the Pritikin Program to the general population. The study will test the effects on individuals from the community with dysfunctional lipids, blood pressure and glycemic control. To assess the effectiveness of the Pritikin Program in the community, the effects of Pritikin lifestyle intervention on overall health will be investigated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Dysfunctional lipids, blood pressure and glycemic control determined at a screening visit:

  • Triglycerides > 150 mg/dL OR HDL <50 in females, <40 mg/dL in males
  • Systolic blood pressure ≥130 mmHg OR diastolic blood pressure ≥80 mmHg (or on hypertension medication)
  • HbA1c ≥5.7% or higher

• No diagnosis or treatment for cancer in the past year

• No diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia in the past year

• Ability to perform daily exercise, including aerobic activity and resistance exercise

• Non-smoker in the past year

Exclusion Criteria:

• Positive exercise stress test