Abstract
Aim: To determine whether dietary guidance and physical activity education is an effective measure to reduce weight in overweight or obesity 18 to 29 years. Material and methods : cohort study; Two groups were formed: group A in which carried out an educational intervention and control group B; They were reassessed both groups over a period of 6 months. Results : A total of 776 (n) were divided into group A (389) and group B (387). In group A baseline weight 73.96 kg SD ± 17.28 BMI 25.73 SD ± 4.89 25.73. After the intervention found that weight was 71.59 SD ± 16.4, fell 2.37 kg SD ±1.73 Kg. Group B initial weight of 63.66 SD ± 12.98, and BMI of 22.81 SD ± 3.55. In the second evaluation at 6 months an average weight of 64.24 SD ± 12.81 was found, there was an average weight gain of 0.58 SD ± 0.64. (p=0.000021). Conclusions : In group A, there was significant weight loss so the health interventions implemented in this group show that they are effective.
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