Volume : III, Issue : V, May - 2014

Study o Weight and Metabolic Effects of Lifestyle Modification in Overweight Patients

Dr. Jayesh Dutt , Dr. Dharmesh V. Patel

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BACKGROUND–  Obesity is an increasing burden in the fast developing nations like India. It remains a major concern because of the increased prevalence of diseases like Diabetes, Hypertension and IHD. METHODS– We have studied the effects of lifestyle modification in overweight patients by different  anthropometric and biochemical parameters on OPD basis; compå the values at a span of 6 months. RESULTS–  The problem of obesity is more prevalent in female than males. There was a marginal change in weight, blood sugar levels and HDL levels. LDL showed a modest decrease following lifestyle modification. CONCLUSION– There was no significant change in different parameters by lifestyle modification of 6months. The probable reason being a shorter duration of the study. 

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Dr.Jayesh Dutt , Dr.Dharmesh V. Patel /Study o Weight and Metabolic Effects of Lifestyle Modification in Overweight Patients /International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.3, Issue. 5, May 2014

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