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Eating and Lifestyle Habits in Underweight Patients with Insulin Resistance

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ID22320854
AuthorsDzenita Salihefendic (corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume35
Issue1
Pages18
Publication date2023-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueMateria Socio Medica (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1512-7680 • E-ISSN: 1986-597X
PublisherScopeMed (PUBLISHER • TR)
DOI10.5455/msm.2023.35.18-12
OpenAlexW4323647771
LanguageEN
Citations received1

Background: In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of insulin resistance (IR) which has become a global health problem. Obesity is the typical clinical presentation of IR. The connection between underweight and IR is less known. Objective: The study aimed to investigate the characteristics of eating habits in underweight and obese patients with IR. After the obtained results, propose suitable dietary instructions specific to 2 subject groups. The task was to determine the difference in the nutritional status of underweight and obese patients with proven IR. The questionnaire was designed to collect data on diet and eating habits. Methods: The research included 60 subjects of both sexes between the ages of 20 and 60. Inclusion criteria for entering the study were: proven obesity (BMI ≥ 30), underweight (BMI≤18,5) and confirmed IR by assessment of the homeostatic model for insulin resistance (HOMA IR-2). BMI, waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and visceral fat area (VFA) were calculated using the bioelectrical impedance. Data on dietary habits was collected using a questionnaire that included general patient data, physical activity, lifestyle and eating habits. Descriptive statistical methods were used to process and analyse the obtained data. Results: The average BMI in obese subjects was 34.32 kg/m2, and in underweight subjects, 17.26 kg/m2. There are statistically significant differences between BMI, WHR and VFA. The mean value of HOMA-IR in the obese patients was 2.87 and in the underweight, 2.45. Underweight subjects have a statistically significant (p

Bioelectrical impedance analysis · Body mass index · Homeostatic model assessment · Insulin resistance · Obesity · Overweight · Underweight · Waist · Diet and metabolism studies · Medicine · Nutritional Studies and Diet · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Internal Medicine

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