Table 1 Summary of resources provided to participants in the Exercise group and Diet plus exercise group
Resource | Description | Exercise group | Diet plus exercise group |
|---|---|---|---|
Exercise resistance bands | 4 exercise resistance bands (red, green, blue, black) to increase resistance for strengthening exercise | ✓ | ✓ |
Formulated meal replacements | 14 weeks of Optifast (or Optislim if vegetarian or Optifast unavailable) meal replacement products for ketogenic VLCD | ✓ | |
Plastic portion plate | Visual aid to manage portion sizes | ✓ | |
Booklets | |||
Preparing for your consultations | Information about consultations, instructions about how to download and use Zoom video conferencing | ✓ | ✓ |
Exercise booklet | Step-by-step photographs and instructions for strengthening exercises for quadriceps, hip abductors, hamstrings, gluteal and calf muscles and balance exercises | ✓ | ✓ |
Knee plan and log book | Workbook containing templates to detail agreed exercise plan and to track exercise sessions completed each week | ✓ | ✓ |
OA information | Evidence-based information covering understanding OA, management options, misconceptions, pain coping skills and sleep | ✓ | ✓ |
Weight management “how to” guide | Information on how to undertake the VLCD and how to transition from VLCD to normal healthy eating | ✓ | |
Weight management activities | Workbook containing behavioral support activities including finding a support person, tracking weight, identifying eating triggers, changing thought patterns, monitoring hunger levels and overcoming barriers | ✓ | |
Recipe book | A selection of ~ 75 recipes suitable for low glycaemic index carbohydrate meals or VLCD | ✓ | |
Food list pocket guide | Laminated list of low carbohydrate whole foods appropriate to eat during the ketogenic VLCD | ✓ | |