Summary:
In young adults aged 18–35 years with overweight and obesity in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a calorie-restriction (CR) diet based on South Asian food patterns significantly reduced body weight and BMI compared to an ad libitum control group following no dietary counseling, though it was associated with no reported side effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Young adults aged 18–35 years with overweight or obesity, living in Dhaka city, Bangladesh (n=120). |
| Intervention | Calorie-restriction (CR) diet using the local South Asian dietary pattern for 8 weeks, combined with motivational support and meal planning. |
| Comparison | Control group followed an unrestricted (ad libitum) diet without any dietary counseling for 8 weeks. |
| Outcome | CR group experienced a significant weight reduction of 2.47 kg (95% CI: 1.94, 3.01; p < 0.001). BMI decreased from 26.68 to 25.65 kg/m². In contrast, the control group gained a mean of 0.313 kg (95% CI: -0.36, 0.053; p = 0.142). No adverse effects reported. |
Source: A K Obidul Huq, et al. “Effectiveness of south Asian food pattern in calorie restriction diet among young adults with overweight and obesity in Dhaka city – a randomized controlled trial.” Read article here.
