Effects of a proposed physical activity and diet control to manage constipation in middle-aged obese women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is very common worldwide and is related to critical morbidity and mortality. It has a large number of impacts on the human body. Constipation has a prevalence from 4% to 29% in various parts of the world and is considered to be a major health problem, with an estimated incidence of 5% in males and 15% in females. There is a strong association between obesity and constipation. This study aimed to investigate the effect of physical activity and a low-calorie diet on constipation in middle-aged obese women.

Methods

This study included 125 obese women (age 20-40 years) who had chronic constipation. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A included 62 women who received a suggested protocol of physical activity, a low-calorie diet, and the rou

SUBMITTER: Tantawy SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5734236 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature