Abstract
ABSTRACTThis study was conducted to develop a nutrition and fitness program and examining its efficacy in reducing weight and improving physical fitness in obese adults. The program was having four main sections, that is, personal profile, weight management, physical fitness and food exchange list. It was providing facilities of creating personal profiles, assessing daily nutrient intake and physical activities, suggesting nutritional and exercise requirements and planning individualized diet charts. Twenty-two obese subjects (BMI>25 kg/m2) were assigned to the program group (n=12) and no information control group (n=10). The program group was asked to strictly follow the program for one month. Significant reduction in the intake of calories, fat and carbohydr ates was observed while intake of fruits and vegetables was increased (p<0.05). The program was also found to be effective in reducing body weight and body fat, whereas physical fitness improved significantly (p<0.05). Ther e was no significant alte...
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