The Influence of Various Intervention Trials for Weight Loss on Metabolic and Nutritional Indices in Women
40-60 Years Of Age

Background: Obesity is a significant risk factor for leading diseases in modern society, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and osteoarthritis. The best way to treat this problem is to reduce calorie uptake and to exercise.

Aim: This study examined the differences in metabolic and nutrition values between overweight women who participated in a hypocaloric diet and a group participating in a hypocaloric diet in addition to exercising.

Methods: One hundred and forty-four women were tested before and after an eight-week intervention program. The parameters tested were: Glucose, HbA1c%, Triglyceride, Cholesterol, LDL, HDL CRP, Vitamin 25(OH)D25, Iron, Ferittin, ALT, AST.

Results and Discussion: The group participating in the diet and exercise intervention showed a significant improvement in HbA1c, TG, ALT, VitD25, while the group that participated in the diet group showed a significant improvement in cholesterol and LDL. Not all parameters exhibited significant differences, thus a longer intervention might provide additional results.