2.4. Treatment Protocol
FBDs
Participants in the intervention group received individual face-to-face dietary consultations with a well-experienced clinical dietician, who evaluated the overall nutritional status of the participants, followed by an explanation of the concept of a healthy diet, including a discussion on the six food groups essential for healthy eating. The food-based dietary guidelines (FBDs), customized for Omani adolescents, were used to generate healthy, balanced diet recommendations for the participants [