Journal of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics

Effect of Fiber and Protein Supplementation on Weight Loss in Over-weight andObese Individual

The study was conducted to assess the role of fiber and protein supplements in the reduction of weight in overweight and obese individuals. The interventional study was conducted in Euro Slim International, University Town Peshawar for two to three months in 2016. Total 80 over-weight and obese individuals were selected and divided into two groups (case and control). Each group had 40 individual, Case group (A) was receiving a sachet of 1.4 gm of plant fiber (Physillium husk) and protein (L-glutamine, L-Lysine and L-arginine) before every meal in a glass of water (250 ml) with a proper balance diet and the second group (B) was kept as control. The data was collected through follow up visits to the Centre at 0, 30th and 60th day, which in included anthropometric measurement, socio demographic and biochemical test for Data about dietary intake the food frequency questionnaire and 24 hour dietary recall method was used. Height and weight were measured and BMI (Body Mass Index) was calculated in both groups. Socio economic status was significantly higher in interventional group 40(100%) with satisfactory economic condition. Individual education was significantly higher in interventional group than non-interventional group. Exercise was significantly higher in interventional group 10(25%) than non-interventional group 2(5%). Weight was significantly reduced in interventional group from 85.88+13.6 to 77.06+12.45. Waist to hip ratio was decreased from 0.8612+0.068 to 0.8430+0.0664 while Non-interventional group remain constant. Fasting blood sugar level was significantly lower in interventional group 100.78+7.131 than non-interventional group 107.63+18.892. Total energy intake was significantly higher in interventional group 1858.79+888.99 than non-interventional group 1319.47+379.72.

Author(s):

Ayesha Jabeen

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