Med-South Lifestyle Program Implementation Study

The Med-South Lifestyle Program (MSLP) is an evidence-based behavior change intervention that translates the PREDIMED (Mediterranean) dietary pattern for a southeastern US population and includes support for increased physical activity. To promote healthy dietary intake and increased physical activity, the intervention incorporates theory-based behavioral approaches targeting self-efficacy, self-regulation, and internal motivation. The MSLP is delivered in 4 monthly counseling sessions with 3 interim phone follow-up contacts. A maintenance phase lasting 6 months follows the 4-month MSLP and includes 2 phone contacts about 2 months apart. Participants are counseled individually, with 2 in-person counseling visits (at the 1st and 4th counseling visit) and 5 total phone contacts. Each participant is provided with program materials in a participant manual, a cookbook, and a local resource manual identifying community resources to support making targeted behavior changes.