Regulation of Dietary Habits: The effect of losing weight on quality of life

Autor: Mustafa Bakman, Yücel Uysal, Ertan Mert, İbrahim Başhan
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: 1681-715X
DOI: 10.12669/pjms.345.15667
Popis: Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of regulation of nutritional habits on quality of life by applying Short Form (SF-36) Quality of Life Scale. Methods: SF-36 was administered through face-to-face interviews to a total of 129 individuals (112 female, 17 male) aged 18-65 years. Anthropometric measurements, body mass index, and waist circumference measurement were undertaken simultaneously. The changes in weight, body mass index, waist circumference measurement, and SF-36 scores were compared at baseline and three months after modification of dietary habits. Results: At three months after the regulation of dietary habits, a statistically significant decrease was found in weight, body mass index, and waist circumference measurements (p
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