A comparison of diet versus diet + exercise programs for health improvement in middle-aged overweight women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is an independent risk factor for many diseases. Many studies have investigated the benefits of losing weight as well as the best methods for weight loss. This research evaluated the impact of various weight loss programs on health enhancement among overweight women aged 40-60 years.

Methods

This was a retrospective observational study that analyzed data from 145 overweight women in weight loss programs. Each woman joined one of four programs: 8 weeks of exercise plus diet (exe + nutr), 8 weeks of diet only (nutrition), 8 weeks of exercise only, or a control group. Women completed a psychological questionnaire and also underwent anthropometric tests, blood pressure checks, a predicted maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂ max) test on an ergometer bic

SUBMITTER: Joseph G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7325539 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature