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Dietary Approaches and Exercise in the Management of Overweight and Obesity

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Obesity".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2024 | Viewed by 3012

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Clemens Drenowatz

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Division of Sport, Physical Activity and Health, University of Education Upper Austria, 4020 Linz, Austria
Interests: sports nutrition; physical fitness; body composition; motor competence; physical activity; weight management; exercise
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Prof. Dr. Klaus Greier

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Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Interests: diet; exercise science; physical fitness; motor learning; health promotion; physical education; strength and conditioning in youth
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The benefits of exercise and healthy dietary approaches on general health and body composition are well documented. Nevertheless, efforts to counter the global obesity epidemic have been of limited success, and policies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic may have further contributed to poor dietary choices and insufficient exercise in individuals. Given the interaction between diet and exercise in the regulation of energy balance, both behaviors need to be considered when developing intervention strategies targeting excess body weight. For example, the potential benefits of a particular exercise intervention may be overridden if increases in energy expenditure lead to unhealthy food choices or an increase in sedentary time. Similarly, dietary interventions such as caloric restriction may result in compensatory reductions in exercise or physical activity. 

Therefore, the goal of this Special Issue is to enhance the understanding of the contribution of exercise and diet regarding the regulation of body weight, with a special emphasis on the interaction and integration of both components. Reviews and original research articles, including observational and intervention studies, are both welcomed.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Dietetics

Prof. Dr. Clemens Drenowatz
Prof. Dr. Klaus Greier
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Keywords

  • exercise
  • diet
  • physical activity
  • body weight
  • overweight
  • obesity
  • energy balance
  • weight management
  • health promotion
  • lifestyle
  • intervention

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An Interdisciplinary Intervention Based on Prescription of Physical Activity, Diet, and Positive Mental Health to Promote Healthy Lifestyle in Patients with Obesity: A Randomized Control Trial
by Marta Prats-Arimon, Montserrat Puig-Llobet, Oriol Barceló-Peiró, Ivet Ribot-Domènech, Cristina Vilalta-Sererols, Bárbara Fontecha-Valero, Mati Heras-Ojeda, Zaida Agüera, Teresa Lluch-Canut, Antonio Moreno-Poyato and Mª Carmen Moreno-Arroyo
Nutrients 2024, 16(16), 2776; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16162776 - 20 Aug 2024
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This study used a multimodal approach to address the issue of obesity among individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 30 and 40 residing in a rural region of north-east Spain. A pretest–posttest model was employed in a clinical trial design, comparing [...] Read more.
This study used a multimodal approach to address the issue of obesity among individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 30 and 40 residing in a rural region of north-east Spain. A pretest–posttest model was employed in a clinical trial design, comparing an intervention group with a control group. The intervention, which lasted for a period of nine months, was based on three main strategies: the prescription of physical activity, the promotion of healthy nutritional habits, and the management of emotional wellbeing through Positive Mental Health (PMH). A variety of assessment tools were employed, including the CLASS-AF scale and a stress test for physical activity levels; advanced anthropometry and blood analysis for metabolic and body composition variables; a Mediterranean diet adherence questionnaire for nutritional habits; and a PMH multifactorial questionnaire for the assessment of emotional management. The results revealed significant improvements in the level of physical activity and adherence to the Mediterranean diet in favor of the intervention group, where 89.4% (n = 17) of the participants went from being not very active/sedentary to being active. Also, adherence to the Mediterranean diet improved with a mean increase of 2.2 points on the scale [mean: 10.5 (CI 95%: 9.90, 11.09)]. In addition, significant reductions in body fat [mean: −2.50 kg (CI 95%: −3.56, −1.44)] and free fat mass [mean: −3.38% (IC 95%: −4.34, −2.41), along with decreased cholesterol levels (196 vs. 182 mg/dL), were observed, suggesting a decrease in cardiovascular and metabolic risk. In conclusion, this multimodal intervention was effective at improving the lifestyle of people with obesity and reducing their cardiovascular and metabolic risk. The combination of interventions focused on physical activity, diet, Positive Mental Health, and metabolic changes and were perceived as a comprehensive and complementary strategy in obesity care. These findings highlight the importance of approaching this condition from multiple perspectives to ensure optimal health outcomes. Full article
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Meal Duration and Obesity-Related Indicators among Adolescents: Insights from the EHDLA Study
by Mayra Fernanda Martínez-López and José Francisco López-Gil
Nutrients 2024, 16(16), 2769; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16162769 - 20 Aug 2024
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Purpose: This paper aims to examine the association between meal duration and obesity indicators among Spanish adolescents. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using data from the Eating Healthy and Daily Life Activities (EHDLA) project involving 755 adolescents aged 12 to 17 years [...] Read more.
Purpose: This paper aims to examine the association between meal duration and obesity indicators among Spanish adolescents. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using data from the Eating Healthy and Daily Life Activities (EHDLA) project involving 755 adolescents aged 12 to 17 years (54.8% girls) from three secondary schools in the Valle de Ricote Region of Murcia, Spain. To evaluate overall meal duration, participants were asked how long (on average) breakfast, morning snacks, lunch, afternoon snacks, and dinner typically last. Subsequently, global meal duration was measured, and the participants were categorized into tertiles. Obesity-related indicators, including body mass index (BMI) z score, waist circumference (WC), and skinfold thickness, were assessed. The analyses were adjusted for potential confounders such as sex, age, socioeconomic status, physical activity, sedentary behavior, diet quality, and energy intake. Results: Concerning meal duration status, adolescents with long meal durations had the lowest estimated marginal means of BMI z score, WC, and body fat percentage (using the sum of triceps and calf skinfolds). However, significant differences between adolescents with a long meal duration and those with a short meal duration were observed only for BMI z score (p = 0.008), and WC (p = 0.020). Furthermore, significant differences in BMI z score (p = 0.017) between adolescents with a long meal duration and those with a moderate meal duration were identified. Conclusions: These findings underscore the importance of promoting slower eating habits as part of obesity prevention strategies. Future studies should explore the causality of this association and its potential for behavioral interventions. Full article
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