Abstract
Dietary fiber plays an important role for weight management; yet, few interventions have explored changes in fiber intake pre- and postintervention. This study determined whether a family-based weight management intervention had an effect on energy-adjusted dietary fiber intake. Sixty children aged 6 to 11 years and their caregivers participated in a 16-week nutrition and physical activity intervention that included completing a Food Frequency Questionnaire. Children increased fiber intake from 8.62 +/- 2.02 to 9.45 +/- 2.25 g/1000 kcal (P < .001). Energy intake decreased from 2141.88 +/- 480.81 to 1913.36 +/- 435.96 kcal (P < .001). The intervention was associated with an increase in fiber density intake and a reduction in energy intake.