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Conditions
Brief summary
This study explores the effectiveness of a calorie-restricted diet, based on traditional South Asian foods, for weight management among overweight and obese young adults aged 18–35 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Participants were divided into two groups: one following a personalized calorie-restricted meal plan with a 25% calorie reduction and the other continuing their regular diet. The intervention emphasized culturally familiar foods and balanced nutrients, with biweekly weight measurements and weekly dietary compliance check-ins over 8 weeks. Potential benefits include weight loss and healthier eating habits, while risks, such as occasional hunger, were minimized through behavioral support and regular follow-ups. The study was conducted ethically, with informed consent from all participants.
Interventions
The study involved an 8-week randomized controlled trial with 120 young adults aged 18–35 years who were overweight or obese.
Participants were randomly assigned to two groups:
- Case Group (n=60): Followed a calorie-restriction (CR) diet based on South Asian food patterns, reducing calorie intake by 25% of baseline energy requirements. The macronutrient distribution was 50% carbohydrates, 18% protein, and 32% fats. Meals were designed following the Dietary Guidelines for Bangladesh (2013) and t
The study involved an 8-week randomized controlled trial with 120 young adults aged 18–35 years who were overweight or obese. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: - Case Group (n=60): Followed a calorie-restriction (CR) diet based on South Asian food patterns, reducing calorie intake by 25% of baseline energy requirements. The macronutrient distribution was 50% carbohydrates, 18% protein, and 32% fats. Meals were designed following the Dietary Guidelines for Bangladesh (2013) and the Healthy Eating Pyramid (Nutrition Australia, 2013). They are only provided diet chart and meal suggestions. Monitoring: Weight measurements were taken biweekly, and dietary adherence was assessed through self-reporting during weekly calls. They will maintain a food diary. Follow-up: Participants were monitored for adherence and compliance throughout the 8 weeks.
Sponsors
Government College of Applied Human Science
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. No presence of any disease or infirmity 2.Those whose BMI is more than 22.9 i.e. Overweight and obese individuals 3. Not following any diet recently 4. Willing to follow a diet for 2 months 5. Living in Dhaka city and the surrounding area 6. Psychologically stable
Exclusion criteria
1. Presence of any type of disease like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease 2. Any medical condition which influences body weight reduction 3. Taking any type of medicinal drug which influences body weight reduction 4. Smoking or drinking alcohol 5. Malnourished and double burdened malnourished patients 6. Pregnant and lactating mother 7. Having irregular menstrual cycles 8. Living outside of Dhaka 9. Psychologically unstable 10. Not willing to follow a diet 11. Exercise regularly
Outcome results
None listed