A systematic review of randomized controlled trials of dietary interventions for weight loss in adults in the Middle East and north Africa region.

ABSTRACT: The prevalence and incidence of obesity, and associated complications, such as type 2 diabetes, in the Middle East and north Africa (MENA) region rank among the highest in the world. Little is known about the effectiveness of dietary weight loss interventions conducted in the MENA region. We conducted a systematic review of randomized clinical trials aiming to assess the effectiveness of dietary interventions for weight loss in the adult population originating from and residing in the MENA region. In accordance with PRISMA guidelines, PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane, and EMBASE were systematically searched for randomized controlled trials (RCT) using dietary interventions for weight loss conducted in the MENA region. RCTs examining weight loss as an outcome in adults (≥ 18 years old) were include

SUBMITTER: Zaghloul H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7988652 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature