Going hungry for 5 days a month may improve your health. The campaign is an effort to curb the rise in obesity in the city-state. The United Arab Emirates, of which Dubai is a part, is the sixth-heaviest nation in the world, according to a 2012 survey published by BMC Public Health journal. A recent report from the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization shows that a third (33.7%) of UAE adults are considered obese, defined as a body-mass index equal to or greater than 30.
The plans assessed varied greatly in daily energy content (from 1,025 kcal to 1,946 kcal) and degree of restriction of macronutrients. The Zone and Weight Watchers high-protein plans scored high on the AHEI; however, were below 1,200 kcal, which may affect adherence. For example, in one study, participants on the Zone diet consumed 1,393 kcal daily, 368 kcal more than the recommended 1,025 kcal ( 6 ). Although many plans work equally well for weight loss ( 6 ), dietary quality should be considered when selecting a weight-loss plan, particularly patients at risk for CVD. Both weight loss and nutrition needs maximize health potential.
Metabolism is lowered, reducing the rate at which calories are burned. Within 24 to 48 hours of beginning a calorie-restricted diet, metabolic rate decreases 15 to 30 percent. By contrast, when our body takes in more food than it needs as fuel, the metabolism speeds up and burns calories more quickly," ANSES said in its report. Meantime, Dr Joey Villanueva, medical practitioner, said there is a lack of evidence supporting if diet plans are safe.
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