Effects of Weight Management Program for Middle Aged Women with Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors

Abstract

program in 46 aged women (including 16 halfway dropouts) with BMI < 23 kg/m 2 in Jeollabukdo region. The anthropometry, blood pressure, serum biochemistry, DEXA, dietary behavior, knowledge on nutrition, and nutritional intake data of the subjects were assessed before and after undergoing the weight management program. Results: Bodyweight, BMI, and body fat percentage of the subjects were significantly (P < 0.001) decreased after the weight management program. Also the blood glucose (P < 0.01) and LDL-cholesterol (P < 0.05) levels were significantly decreased, whereas HDL-cholesterol (P < 0.001) was significantly increased. The DEXA results indicated that body fat mass and body fat percentage were significantly decreased, but the lean mass increased significantly (P < 0.001). Furthermore, improvements were noted in 10 out of the 15 dietary behavior questions and 6 out of 15 nutrition knowledge’s questions (P < 0.05). Energy intake was decreased significantly (P < 0.001). Conclusion: This study suggests that weight management program improves many obesity related parameters as in body fat mass and serum lipid biochemistry thus, promoting a positive health effect.