scholarly journals Effect of Ramadan fasting on metabolic markers, body composition, and dietary intake in Emiratis of Ajman (UAE) with metabolic syndrome

2011 ◽  
pp. 409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amena Sadiya ◽  
Ahmed ◽  
Siddieg ◽  
Joy ◽  
Carlsson
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Metabolic Markers ◽  
Ramadan Fasting

scholarly journals The Effects of Ramadan Fasting on Metabolic Syndrome and Body Composition in Male Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-246
Author(s):  
Teimour Darzabi ◽  
◽  
Keyvan Hejazi ◽  
Hossein Shahrokhi ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Serum Insulin ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Fasting Period ◽  
Ramadan Fasting ◽  
Study Results

Background: Diabetes and cardiovascular disease, as the two major consequences of metabolic syndrome, can lead to some complications, like fatty liver disease. The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of Ramadan fasting on metabolic syndrome and body composition in fasting and non-fasting male students. Methods: This was an outcome research with a quasi-experimental design. A total of 29 male students were selected by convenience sampling method. Those who intended to fast were placed in one group (n=15) and other students in the non-fasting group (n=14). The serum levels of biochemical and hematological factors and atherogenic indexes were measured three days before the fasting month and after Ramadan. The obtained data were analyzed by repeated-measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) using SPSS. The significance level was set at P≤0.05. Results: The present study results suggested that weight (79.96±5.32 vs. 79.16±5.43 kg; P=0.001), body mass index (25.03±2.33 vs. 24.78±2.36 kg/m2; P=0.001), waist circumference (104.86±4.18 vs. 101.86±5.28 cm; P=0.001), hip circumference (96.33±6.58 vs. 95.42±6.14 cm; P=0.002), waist to hip ratio (1.09±0.06 vs. 1.07±0.07 cm; P=0.008), fasting blood glucose (86.46±4.74 vs. 79.93±7.54 mg/dL; P= 0.002), insulin (12.95±6.96 vs. 9.65±4.57 mg/dL; P=0.03), insulin resistance (49.74±2.70 vs. 33.89±1.49; P=0.001), and Triglyceride (TG) levels (75.00±15.15 vs. 67.93±16.26 mg/dL; P=0.03 ) have decreased significantly at the end of fasting period. The HDL-C levels (38.66±4.09 vs. 42.46±5.19 mg/dL; P= 0.004) significantly increased in the fasting group. Conclusion: According to the obtained data, fasting led to some alternations in body composition and serum insulin, fasting blood glucose, and lipid profile. Therefore, to benefit from this holy month, it is crucial for male nursing students to include nutrients in their diet during Ramadan.

scholarly journals The Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Body Composition and Metabolic Syndrome in Apparently Healthy Men

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 155798831881692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naif S. Al-barha ◽  
Khalid S. Aljaloud
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
The Body ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Ramadan Fasting ◽  
Healthy Men ◽  
Apparently Healthy

There are few studies investigating the role of Ramadan fasting on body composition and the characteristics of metabolic syndrome, especially in hot environments. The main aim of the study was to investigate the effect of Ramadan fasting on body composition and the characteristics of metabolic syndrome in apparently healthy men. In a randomized design, 44 college students aged 27.6 ± 5.8 years were selected to participate in the present study. Lifestyle was assessed by a developed questionnaire, body composition was measured using a bioelectrical impedance analyzer, and blood parameters were evaluated by taking a vein blood sample (10 ml) after fasting 10 hr. All measurements were taken 2–3 days before the month of Ramadan, at the end of Week 2 and end of Week 3, and 6 weeks later. The results identified no significant changes in any of the body composition parameters before, during, or after the month of Ramadan. The only significant change in blood parameters was recorded as a positive reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) during the month of Ramadan, compared to before and after Ramadan. No major changes in metabolic syndrome factors were seen except in fasting blood glucose and systolic blood pressure as both factors were slightly but significantly elevated during the month of Ramadan and even after Ramadan, though both of them were within normal levels. This study concludes that Ramadan fasting could be one of the factors that reduce LDL. More studies are needed to clarify the role of Ramadan fasting on different populations such as obese and diabetic patients.

Body composition and concentration of 25-OH vitamin D as metabolic syndrome indicators in patients with non-functioning adrenal incidentalomas

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Kowalska ◽  
Iwona Zielen-Zynek ◽  
Justyna Nowak ◽  
Karolina Kulik-Kupka ◽  
Agnieszka Bedkowska-Szczepanska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Adrenal Incidentalomas ◽  
25 Oh Vitamin D

Ramadan fasting affects body composition and anthropometric parameters in type 2 diabetic patients.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatma Boukhayatia ◽  
Ibtissem Oueslati ◽  
Meriem Cheikh ◽  
Asma Kardi ◽  
Fatma Chaker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Type 2 Diabetic Patients ◽  
Ramadan Fasting ◽  
Type 2 Diabetic

scholarly journals Body Composition, Dietary Intake and the Risk of Low Energy Availability in Elite-Level Competitive Rhythmic Gymnasts

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 2083
Author(s):  
María Villa ◽  
José G. Villa-Vicente ◽  
Jesus Seco-Calvo ◽  
Juan Mielgo-Ayuso ◽  
Pilar S. Collado
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Low Energy ◽  
Energy Availability ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Elite Level ◽  
Low Energy Availability ◽  
Rhythmic Gymnasts ◽  
Recommended Level

The aim of this study was to analyze dietary intake and body composition in a group of elite-level competitive rhythmic gymnasts from Spain. We undertook body composition and nutritional analysis of 30 elite gymnasts, divided into two groups by age: pre-teen (9–12 years) (n = 17) and teen (13–18 years) (n = 13). Measures of height, weight, and bioimpedance were used to calculate body mass index and percent body fat. Energy and nutrient intakes were assessed based on 7-day food records. The two groups had similar percentages of total body fat (pre-teen: 13.99 ± 3.83% vs. teen: 14.33 ± 5.57%; p > 0.05). The energy availability values for pre-teens were above the recommended values (>40 kcal/FFM/day) 69.38 ± 14.47 kcal/FFM/day, while those for the teens were much lower (34.7 ± 7.5 kcal/FFM/day). The distribution of the daily energy intake across the macronutrients indicates that both groups ingested less than the recommended level of carbohydrates and more than the recommended level of fat. Very low intakes of calcium and vitamin D among other micronutrients were also noted. The main finding is that teenage gymnasts do not consume as much energy as they need each day, which explains their weight and development. Moreover, they are at a high risk of developing low energy availability that could negatively impact their performance and future health.

scholarly journals Vitamin D Status Is Associated with Modifiable Lifestyle Factors in Pre-Adolescent Children Living in Urban Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 2175
Author(s):  
Winnie Siew Swee Chee ◽  
Chung Yuan Chang ◽  
Kanimolli Arasu ◽  
Soon Yee Wong ◽  
Shu Hwa Ong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Body Surface Area ◽  
Body Surface ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Vitamin D Status ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Modifiable Lifestyle Factors

Studies on vitamin D status and its determinants in growing children in countries with ample sunshine such as Malaysia have been limited. The aim of our study was to determine factors associated with serum 25(OH)D concentrations such as lifestyle, dietary intake, anthropometry, and body composition in 243 pre-adolescent Malaysian children from low-income families living in Kuala Lumpur. This cross-sectional study measured bone density and body composition using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), while serum 25(OH)D was measured using LC–MS/MS. Time spent outdoors, body surface area exposed to sunlight, dietary intake, and physical activity level were assessed using questionnaires. Multiple linear regression and stepwise analysis were performed to identify significant predictors for serum 25(OH)D. About 69.4% had 25(OH)D < 50 nmol/L, and 18.9% were vitamin-D-deficient with 25(OH)D < 30 nmol/L. Girls had a nine-fold higher prevalence of vitamin D deficiency than boys. Body surface area exposed to sunlight, Sun Index, and fat mass were significant predictors of 25(OH)D concentrations in this population. Modifiable lifestyle factors such as sun exposure and reducing obesity are important public health guidance to ensure optimal vitamin D status in these children.

scholarly journals Pilot Clinical Trial of Time-Restricted Eating in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 346
Author(s):  
Iwona Świątkiewicz ◽  
Celestyna Mila-Kierzenkowska ◽  
Alina Woźniak ◽  
Karolina Szewczyk-Golec ◽  
Jarosław Nuszkiewicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
European Population ◽  
Cardiac Biomarkers ◽  
Cardiometabolic Health ◽  
And Behavior

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and erratic eating patterns are associated with circadian rhythm disruption which contributes to an increased cardiometabolic risks. Restricting eating period (time-restricted eating, TRE) can restore robust circadian rhythms and improve cardiometabolic health. We describe a protocol of the Time-Restricted Eating on Metabolic and Neuroendocrine homeostasis, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress (TREMNIOS) pilot clinical trial in Polish adult patients with MetS and eating period of ≥14 h/day. The study aims to test the feasibility of TRE intervention and methodology for evaluating its efficacy for improving metabolic, neuroendocrine, inflammatory, oxidative stress and cardiac biomarkers, and daily rhythms of behavior for such population. Participants will apply 10-h TRE over a 12-week monitored intervention followed by a 12-week self-directed intervention. Changes in eating window, body weight and composition, biomarkers, and rhythms of behavior will be evaluated. Dietary intake, sleep, activity and wellbeing will be monitored with the myCircadianClock application and questionnaires. Adherence to TRE defined as the proportion of days recorded with app during the monitored intervention in which participants satisfied 10-h TRE is the primary outcome. TREMNIOS will also provide an exploratory framework to depict post-TRE changes in cardiometabolic outcomes and behavior rhythms. This protocol extends previous TRE-related protocols by targeting European population with diagnosed MetS and including long-term intervention, validated tools for monitoring dietary intake and adherence, and comprehensive range of biomarkers. TREMNIOS trial will lay the groundwork for a large-scale randomized controlled trial to determine TRE efficacy for improving cardiometabolic health in MetS population.

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