Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health

Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health

The Effect of Intermittent Fasting on Body Weight, BMI, Waist Circumference, and Fat Mass Percentage in Adults with Overweight or Obesity

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Eliana Romina Meza Miranda 1
Fernanda Castillo Ocampos 2
Dina Dominguez Colman 2
Melissa Ramirez Chamorro 2
1 Biomedicine PhD. Centro Multidisciplinario de Investigaciones Tecnológicas, Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Paraguay.
2 Nutritionits. Universidad del Norte – Asunción, Paraguay.
10.22038/jnfh.2022.64271.1385
Abstract
Introduction: Fasting is a state of negative energy balance. Different fasting regimens have been used to achieve weight loss and other health benefits. To evaluate the effects of intermittent fasting on body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and fat mass percentage in people with overweight or obesity. Methods: This experimental study was conducted on 22 adults of both genders aged 18-60 years, who were overweight or obese. A gradual intermittent fasting intervention was performed for 4 weeks with 10 hours of fasting in the first week and 16 hours of fasting in the last week. Variables such as body weight, BMI, waist circumference, and fat mass percentage were evaluated before and after the intervention in two groups, with and without dietary recommendations (ad libitum). Results: At the end of the intervention, body weight, BMI, and waist circumference were significantly reduced in both groups, except for fat mass percentage. On the contrary, no statistically significant differences were found for all the parameters between groups (p>0.05). Conclusion: According to results, body weight, BMI, and waist circumference decreased significantly in the two groups after four weeks of intermittent fasting.
Keywords
Intermittent fasting
Overweight
Anthropometric parameters
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Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
Volume 10, Issue 2
Spring 2022
Pages 110-115

  • Receive Date 08 March 2022
  • Revise Date 26 April 2022
  • Accept Date 09 May 2022