Fleury Merogis

Researchers are investigating how remote cooking workshops can help adults living with obesity improve their dietary habits. This study aims to compare two types of therapeutic cooking workshops—classic workshops with recipes provided by a dietician and creative culinary challenge workshops without set recipes—to see which better supports healthier eating. The goal is to assess improvements in diet quality based on national health nutrition guidelines, including increased fruit and vegetable intake, cooking frequency, and reduced consumption of pre-prepared ultra-processed foods. The study involves multiple hospitals in France and uses a stepped wedge cluster randomized design. Participants will join either classic or culinary challenge remote cooking workshops delivered via video conference, allowing them to cook from their own kitchens. The workshops encourage practical skills and creativity in meal preparation while being accessible remotely. The study compares the impact of these two approaches on participants' dietary balance over time. Participants will be adults with obesity who can cook at home and have access to video conferencing tools. They will complete various questionnaires throughout the study to track changes in their diet. Researchers will monitor adherence, dietary habits, and nutritional outcomes over a three-month period. Safety and eligibility will be carefully assessed, and the study seeks to provide clear evidence on the effectiveness of therapeutic cooking workshops in obesity management.