Effectiveness of weight loss program among young adults using diet and physical activity approach. Healthscope 2022, 5 (1). pp. 80-87. ISSN 2735-0649 (2022)
Abstract
This study was conducted among young adults from a university in the Selangor region. Convenience sampling was used in recruiting the subjects. Subjects were overweight and obese young adults (BMI 25.0-39.0 kg/m2) and were grouped into a control group with no treatment and an intervention group which was supervised by certified trainers and dietitians along with the 12 weeks programs. To evaluate the dietary practice before the intervention, Multiple pass 24 hours diet recall was conducted among the groups. The short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was administered to assess the subject's physical activity level before the intervention program. This group was reassessed in the 8th and 12th weeks. This program was useful in reducing the percentage of body fat but not BMI and waist circumference. However, time and intervention effects show a large effect size on BMI respectively where the intervention group showed an -3.2% loss in BMI while the control group only showed -0.3% loss. The impact of strict intervention monitoring among subjects helped in the modification of behavior changes across time. The study demonstrated the ability of intervention program through nutrition education and hands-on improving healthy eating, exercise, and weight among the subjects. This may help to improve the efficacy of behavior changes among the obese population to continue their healthy lifestyle.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Weight loss, Diet, Physical activity, Young adults |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Health Innovation > Health Behavior Research By Niche > Health Innovation > Health Promotion Research By Niche > Health Innovation > Medical Care > Technological Innovations By Niche > Health Innovation > Public Health Research |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Health Innovation |
| Depositing User: | Wan Rohani Wan Chin (Hospital UiTM) |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Jun 2023 04:29 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Jun 2023 04:29 |
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