Benefits of Fiber-Rich Snacks on Waist Circumference and Atergenic Index of Plasma in Obese

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TitleBenefits Of Fiber-Rich Snacks to Prevent the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease by Reducing Waist Circumference dnd Atherogenic Index of Plasma in Obese Author(s): Fatma Syukrina, Sunarti, Ika Ratna Palupi Affiliation: Departement of Health and Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing Universitas Gadjah Mada, Farmako Street, North Sekip, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 55281 Abstract: Background and aimsObesity, which is marked by an increase in waist circumference, is one of the risk factors for degenerative diseases including cardiovascular disease which is characterized by an increase in atherogenic index of plasma. Dietary fiber decreases the speed of gastric emptying which maintains satiety and decrease appetite through the secretion of the hormones GLP-1 and PYY. These effects is believed can reduce the waist circumference and atherogenic index of plasma in obese. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of fiber-rich snacks on waist circumference and atherogenic index of plasma in obese. Material and MethodsThis study uses a quasi-experimental study design that use control group with pre-post test intervention. A total of 40 adults age 19-60 years old with obesity were recruited. From Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The Intervention group were asked to consume fiber-rich snacks as much as 42 grams/day for 6 weeks. The fiber-rich snacks made into chip from Dioscorea esculenta, Arrowroot, Cassava and Pumpkin. Waist circumference was measured using midline, while the atherogenic index of plasma was measured and calculated as follows: Log10(Triglyceride [TG] /High-Density Lipoprotein [HDL-C]. Paired t-test was used to evaluate the results. ResultsThe fiber-rich snacks intervention in obese was significantly reduce waist circumference and atherogenic index of plasma in obese (p<0.05) ConclusionsThis study shows that fiber-rich snacks has a positive effect in reducing waist circumference and atherogenic index of plasma in obese. Therefore, fiber-rich snacks can be considered for daily consumtion to prevent cardiovascular disease