Anthropometric Indices In Women Research Articles

Effect of Pilates on Anxiety, Depression, and Anthropometric Indices of Women with Type 2 Diabetes

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is prevalent among overweight or obese women. Due to the chronic nature of diabetes, individuals with this condition often experience psychological complications, such as anxiety and depression. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Pilates exercises on anthropometric indices, anxiety, and depression in women with diabetes attending diabetes clinics in Zahedan, Iran. Methods: This two-group quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test assessments included 60 female patients diagnosed with T2DM who attended diabetes clinics in Zahedan within March 2021 and July 2022. The participants were selected using convenience sampling and then randomly assigned to either the Pilates exercise group or the control group using a random allocation method with permutation blocks. Initially, anthropometric indices, including body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), were measured, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was completed by both groups. The intervention group participated in Pilates exercises three times a week for 8 weeks, with each session lasting 60 minutes and supervised by a Pilates exercise expert. The control group received routine care at the diabetes clinic, including diet counseling and medication adjustments. After 8 weeks, the data were collected again and statistically analyzed using SPSS 22 software. The significance level was set at P < 0.05. Results: Significant differences were observed in anxiety scores before and after the intervention (13.33 ± 2.6 and 3.2 ± 5.41, respectively; P = 0.001), depression scores (11.9 ± 2.61 and 2.56 ± 1.85, respectively; P = 0.001), and anthropometric indices (P < 0.05). Waist circumference (96.20 ± 9.86 and 92.25 ± 8.56, respectively; P = 0.001), BMI (27.75 ± 1.99 and 26.67 ± 2.03, respectively; P = 0.001), and WHR (0.97 ± 0.06 and 0.93 ± 0.17, respectively; P = 0.001) all showed significant improvements. Conclusions: Exercise is a crucial non-pharmacological intervention in the management of diabetes. The results of this study demonstrate that Pilates exercises can effectively reduce anxiety and depression while improving anthropometric indices in women with T2DM. Therefore, it is recommended to incorporate Pilates exercises as a method to reduce anxiety and depression and enhance anthropometric indicators in this population.

The effect of sesame oil consumption compared to sunflower oil on lipid profile, blood pressure, and anthropometric indices in women with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized double-blind controlled trial

BackgroundNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common liver diseases in the world. There is strong evidence that dyslipidemia and other cardio-metabolic disorders are highly prevalent in patients with NAFLD. This trial aimed at examining the effect of sesame oil (SO) in the context of a weight loss program on lipid profile, blood pressure, and anthropometric indices in women with NAFLD.MethodsThis randomized, double-blind, controlled trial was carried out on 60 women with NAFLD. Subjects were randomly assigned to the SO group (n = 30) and sunflower oil (SFO) group (n = 30), each person consuming 30 g of oil per day for 12 weeks. All the participants received a hypocaloric diet (− 500 kcal/day) during the study. Lipid profile, blood pressure, and anthropometric indices were assessed at pre- and post-intervention phases.ResultsIn total, 53 participants completed the study. Following 12 weeks of intervention, anthropometric indices (p < 0.001) and systolic blood pressure (SBP) (p < 0.05) were significantly decreased in both groups and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was significantly decreased in So group (p = 0.03). There was no significant change in lipid profile in both groups (p > 0.05). After adjusting for confounders, DBP (p = 0.031) and total cholesterol (TC) divided by high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (p = 0.039) in the SO group were significantly reduced compared to the SFO group (p < 0.05).ConclusionsThe present clinical trial revealed that SO and SFO may not differently affect anthropometric indices, SBP, and lipid profile except for TC/HDL-C. In addition, SO may be effective in improvement of DBP and TC/HDL-C compared to the SFO group.Trial registrationEthical approval of this trial was obtained at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences with the reference number of IR.MUI.RESEARCH.REC.1399.548 (https://ethics.research.ac.ir/ProposalCertificateEn.php?id=158942&Print=true&NoPrintHeader=true&NoPrintFooter=true&NoPrintPageBorder=true&LetterPrint=true), and it was registered before the start of the patient recruitment on December 12th, 2020 in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT) with the registration number of IRCT20140208016529N6.

Effects of 12 Weeks of Aerobic Exercise (High-Intensity Interval Training or Moderate Intensity Continuous Training) with and without Blood Flow Restriction on Anthropometric Indices in Women with Cardiotoxicity after Breast Cancer Treatment

Effects of 12 Weeks of Aerobic Exercise (High-Intensity Interval Training or Moderate Intensity Continuous Training) with and without Blood Flow Restriction on Anthropometric Indices in Women with Cardiotoxicity after Breast Cancer Treatment

Impact of pharmacological interventions on anthropometric indices in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous condition affecting women of reproductive age and is associated with increased body weight. To review the literature on the effect of different pharmacological interventions on the anthropometric indices in women with PCOS. We searched PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane library, and the Web of Science in April 2020 with an update in PubMed in March 2021. The study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)2020. Reviewers extracted data and assessed the risk of bias using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. 80 RCTs were included in the meta-analysis. Metformin vs placebo showed significant reduction in the mean body weight (MD: -3.13 kg; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -5.33 to -0.93, I² = 5%) and the mean body mass index (BMI) (MD: -0.75 kg/m2 ; 95% CI: -1.15 to -0.36, I² = 0%). There was a significant reduction in the mean BMI with orlistat versus placebo (MD: -1.33 kg/m²; 95% CI: -2.16 to -0.66, I² = 0.0%), acarbose versus metformin (MD: -1.26 kg/m²; 95% CI: -2.13 to -0.38, I² = 0%), and metformin versus pioglitazone (MD: -0.91 kg/m²; 95% CI: -1.62 to -0.19, I² = 0%). A significant increase in the mean BMI was also observed in pioglitazone versus placebo (MD: + 2.59 kg/m²; 95% CI: 1.78-3.38, I² = 0%) and in rosiglitazone versus metformin (MD: + 0.80 kg/m²; 95% CI: 0.32-1.27, I² = 3%). There was a significant reduction in the mean waist circumference (WC) with metformin versus placebo (MD: -1.21 cm; 95% CI: -3.71 to 1.29, I² = 0%) while a significant increase in the mean WC with pioglitazone versus placebo (MD: + 5.45 cm; 95% CI: 2.18-8.71, I² = 0%). Pharmacological interventions including metformin, sitagliptin, pioglitazone, rosiglitazone orlistat, and acarbose have significant effects on the anthropometric indices in women with PCOS.

Novel anthropometric predictors of subjective weight among women

ABSTRACT The main aim of the current study was to examine novel anthropometric predictors of subjective weight among women. In this cross-sectional study, 229 women were selected through simple random sampling method. The participants completed the Multidimensional Body Self-Relation Questionnaire. Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression were used to analyze the data. The mean subjective weight score was 4.05 ± 1.01. There was a significant relationship between anthropometric indices and subjective weight (Pearson r correlation range: 0.62–0.81, p < .01). Beta coefficients for predictor variables indicated that weight (ß = −2.774, t (229) = −2.868, p = .005), hip circumference (ß = 3.454, t (229) = 5.999, p < .001), waist to hip ratio (ß = 4.218, t (229) = 4.953, p < .001), waist to height ratio (ß = −3.284, t (229) = −2.067, p = .04), and conicity index (ß = −0.708, t (229) = −2.518, p = .013) significantly predicted the subjective weight. The waist to hip ratio was the most important predictor of the subjective weight. This study suggests using the waist to hip ratio as an anthropometric index in subjective weight studies in women. Considering the negative impact of subjective weight on women’s health, these results indicate the need for interventions designed to control body weight and unsuitable anthropometric indices in women.

The Relationship between Body Image Dissatisfaction and New Anthropometric Indices in Women Referred to the Nutrition Clinic in Northwest of Iran, Ardabil City, 2019

Introduction: Recent studies have shown a high prevalence of body image dissatisfaction in women. This study purposed to examine the relationship between body image dissatisfaction and new anthropometric indices in women. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among 384 women referred to the nutrition clinic in Ardabil city in 2019, using convenience sampling method. Data were collected through multidimensional body self-relations questionnaires and anthropometric measurements. This questionnaire is an attitudinal assessment of body image, using a 5-point disagrees–agree Likert scale to collect responses. Data was analyzed using SPSS software (version 21). The Pearson correlation coefficient was used to investigate the relation between body image dissatisfaction and anthropometric indices. The significance level was less than 0.05. Results: The mean age and body mass index (BMI) of the women under study were 30.01±7.20 years and 30.21±5.17kg/m2, respectively. Correlation analysis presented that a significant positive relationship was between all anthropometric indices and the subjective weight and overweight preoccupation subscales. The highest relationship of subjective weight subscale was found with BMI, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) (r=0.85, p&lt;0.001) followed by abdominal volume index (AVI) (r=0.82, p&lt;0.001). The highest relationship of the overweight preoccupation subscale was obtained with waist circumference (r=0.44, p&lt;0.001) followed by AVI and weight (r=0.42, p&lt;0.001) and WHtR (r=0.41, p&lt;0.001). Conclusion: Body image dissatisfaction was associated with anthropometric indices. The findings indicated the need for interventions designed to improve anthropometric indices and, consequently, body image dissatisfaction.

The Effects of Curcumin Supplementation on Muscle Damage, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammatory Markers in Healthy Females with Moderate Physical Activity: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.

Background:Exercise-induced oxidative stress, muscle damage, and inflammation represent major contributors to why athletes use ergogenic aids. Turmeric is used as a spice because of its polyphenol ingredient named curcumin. We assessed the effects of curcumin supplementation on inflammatory, oxidative stress markers, muscle damage, and anthropometric indices in women with moderate physical activity.Methods:This double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted on 80 women with moderate physical activity levels (defined as walking or swimming for at least 1 h per day) for 8 weeks. Mean ± SD of age (years) all participants was 21 ± 2. Participants were randomly assigned into two groups: curcumin (500 mg/day) and placebo (500 mg/day cornstarch). Serum C-reactive protein (CRP), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), malondialdehyde (MDA), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels, body composition, and maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max) were evaluated before and after an intervention.Results:Sixty-five subjects completed the 8-week intervention. Within analysis indicated a significant decrease in CRP, LDH, MDA levels, and a significant increase in VO2 max in the curcumin group after an intervention (P < 0.05). There were significant decreases in CRP (P = 0.002), LDH (P = 0.041), and MDA (P = 0.005), no significant increase in TAC, and significant increase in VO2 max (P = 0.0001) levels in the curcumin group compared with placebo group. There were no significant changes in weight, body mass index, body fat, and lean body mass between two groups.Conclusions:Our findings indicated that 8-week curcumin administration could significantly improve CRP, LDH, MDA, and VO2 max. Curcumin supplementation did not elicit significant changes in anthropometric indices in this study.

Effect of Prebiotic on Anthropometric Indices in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Triple-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial

Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, and obesity can accelerate this trend. Objectives: This study aimed at determining the effect of prebiotics on anthropometric indices in patients with this syndrome. Methods: This controlled clinical trial was conducted with 62 women from 18- to 45-year-old in the city of Tabriz, Iran, during years 2016 to 2017. Participants were assigned to prebiotic and control groups, using the random blocks method. The intervention group had a daily intake of 20 g of resistant Dextrin, dissolved in a glass of water for three months, and the placebo group had a daily intake of 20 g of Maltodextrin, dissolved in a glass of water for three months. Participants' Body Mass Index (BMI), weight, waist circumference, and hip circumference were measured before, and three and six months after the intervention. Results: There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of baseline values (P > 0.05). Three months after the intervention, mean (SD) waist circumference, hip circumference, weight, and BMI was 78.11 (9.7), 100.85 (7.7), 65.31 (10.9), and 24.41 (4.2) in the prebiotic group and 86.54 (12.3), 108.72 (10.7), 73.25 (14.7), and 27.73 (5.7) in the control group, respectively. Six months after the intervention, mean (SD) anthropometric indices was 78.11 (7.9), 101.45 (7.2), 65.70 (10.3), and 24.54 (3.9) in the prebiotic group and 86.4 (12.6), 108.54 (10.8), 73.8 (14.7), and 27.65 (5.5) in the control group, respectively. According to the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) test, and with controlled baseline values, all anthropometric indices were significantly lower in the prebiotic group compared to the control group at three (P < 0.001) and six months (P < 0.001). Conclusions: This study confirmed the positive and significant effects of prebiotics in reducing anthropometric indices, three and six months after the intervention in women with PCOS.

Effect of vitamin D supplementation on anthropometric indices among overweight and obese women: A double blind randomized controlled clinical trial

AimsThe aim of this study was to investigate effect of vitamin D supplementation on anthropometric indices among women with overweight and obesity. MethodsThis double blind randomize clinical trial was conducted on 66 overweight and obese women. Those in intervention group received oral supplement of vitamin D 50,000 IU (1250 mcg) per 25 day and in control group participants received placebo for 3 months. Anthropometric indices were measured before and after 3 months intervention. Before the intervention a 24-h dietary recall (3 days) were used to assess dietary intake of individuals. Independent t test and multivariate repeated measure were used to data analysis. ResultsThe mean difference of anthropometric indices, serum calcium, 25 (OH) D3 and serum PTH between the intervention and control groups were significant (P < 0/05). However, no significant differences in serum phosphorus between the intervention and control groups were seen. ConclusionSupplementation with vitamin D 50 μg for each day for 3 months resulted in a significant reduction in anthropometric indices in women with obesity and overweight with normal primary 25(OH) D3 serum levels.