Study design
This study is a multicenter, randomized, comparative effectiveness trial comparing the outcomes of two different 12-week empowerment-based approaches to promote healthy habits in the general population. The trial was conducted between March 2019 (the first candidate screened for eligibility) and September 2019 (the end of the 12-week follow-up of the last participant), after obtaining approval from the Ethical Committee of the Hospital CUF on December 18, 2018, for the project. The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and followed the Good Clinical Practice guidelines. All enrolled participants provided voluntary, written informed consent. The present study adhered to the CONSORT reporting guidelines (