Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society Annual Scientific Conference 89 EuroQoL-5D (EQ-5D) index and the SF-36 Physical (PCS) and Mental (MCS) Component Summary scores were analysed. Results: At Week 160, individuals on liraglu- tide 3.0 mg had greater weight loss from baseline (—7.1 ± 8.4%) compared with placebo (-2.7 ± 7.2%); estimated treatment difference (ETD) -4.3% [95%CI -4.9; -3.7], p < 0.0001. SF-6D score at baseline [mean (SD)] was 0.76 (0.11) and 0.75 (0.11), and at Week 160 change from baseline was 0.02 (0.12) and 0.01 (0.12) for liraglutide 3.0mg and placebo, respectively. At week 160 ETD was 0.014 [95%CI 0.002; 0.025], p = 0.0182. The EQ-5D score supported these findings, with a higher score for liraglutide 3.0 mg versus placebo; ED 0.007 [95%CI: 0.002; 0.013], p = 0.0116. Change in SF-36 PCS score was significantly higher (better) at Week 160 compared with placebo: ETD 0.87 [95%CI 0.17; 1.58], p = 0.0156. Conclusion: Liraglutide 3.0 mg is associated with improved health utility compared with placebo for weight management in people with prediabetes over 3 years. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2016.10.242 242 Fathers’ interest in participating in a healthy eating program — Preference for online and family-focused programs Elena Jansen 1,2,∗ , Kimberley Mallan 3 , Holly Harris 1 , Lynne Daniels 2 , Karen Thorpe 1 1 Centre for Child Health Research, Brisbane, QLD, Australia 2 Queensland University of Technology, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia 3 School of Psychology, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia Background: In child obesity research and nutri- tion interventions that aim to reduce child obesity risk the specific inputs of fathers are under- represented. Yet studies that have included fathers suggest that they play a unique role in the feeding environment and child health outcomes. This study aimed to assess fathers’ interest in participating in healthy eating programs and specifically to iden- tify their preferred intervention focus and mode of delivery. Methods: Recruitment of fathers was via a uni- versity email list and two community-based family research cohorts. Fathers (N = 436) aged 37 ± 6 years (34% university educated; 89% living with child) of 2—5 year old children (mean age 3.5 ± 0.9 years, 53% boys) completed questions identifying their confidence and knowledge of healthy eating, willingness to participate in healthy eating pro- grams, with focus on type and mode of delivery. Results: Most fathers (≥80%) knew what and how much their children should eat and were con- fident about providing healthy food. Interest was greater in learning about healthy eating for the child (67%) than themselves (51%). Fathers pre- ferred a focus on the family (58%), compared to individual (32%), group (24%) or fathers-only (23%) programs. Perceived usefulness varied between online (45%), written information (28%), informa- tion DVD (28%), interactive social network (11%) and mobile phone (5%) programs. University educated fathers rated the online program and written infor- mation as more useful compared to fathers with no university degree (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Successful access and engagement of fathers in child feeding interventions might increase via an online and family-focused pro- gram that focuses on learning about healthy eating for the child. This is in line with other research indicating that fathers prefer to be targeted in interventions to support their family, rather than undergoing a ‘‘self-help’’ program. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2016.10.243 243 Metabolic improvement from switching to saccharin or water following chronic consumption by rats of 10% sucrose solution Michael D. Kendig 1,∗ , Sarah I. Martire 1 , Robert A. Boakes 1 , Kieron B. Rooney 2 1 School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2 Faculty of Health Sciences and Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia High consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is acknowledged as a risk factor for weight gain and metabolic disease. A common strategy for reducing this risk is to switch from consumption of SSBs to ‘diet’ beverages containing non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS). However, research on the effects of NNS is mixed: While a majority of studies indicate no harm, some animal and cross-sectional data suggest NNS confer increased risk of metabolic