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| Year : 2023 | Volume
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 25-30 |
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Anthropometric effect of a personalized food avoidance dietary approach to stop hypertension
Chioli P Chijioke1, Micheal T Okafor1, Uzoamaka A Okoli1, Imelda N Nubia1, Bridget Nwokolo2, Ifeoma C Onah2, Clinton Ide2, Chika Effiong-Essieng2, Genevieve Obiefuna2, Chikere Anusiem1
1 Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria; Chiolive International Medical Research Organization, Enugu, Nigeria
2 Chiolive International Medical Research Organization, Enugu, Nigeria
Correspondence Address:
Micheal T Okafor
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
Nigeria
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/ijmh.IJMH_56_22
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Background: Body anthropometries are indicators of health and disease. It is universally accepted that it is a useful tool for assessing health status. Objective: The aim of this article is to determine the effect of a personalized food avoidance dietary approach to stop hypertension (PFADASH) on anthropometric parameters: body mass index (BMI), triceps skin fold thickness (TSFT), and abdominal circumference (AC) on study participants. Materials and Methods: This was a longitudinal study and part of an open controlled clinical trial of a PFADASH approved by the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ethics Committee. Anthropometric parameters were compared between study participants with good and poor dietary compliance to a PFADASH. Results: There was no significant difference in the anthropometric parameters: BMI, TSFT, and AC among participants with good and poor dietary compliance to a PFADASH (P > 0.05). Conclusion: There was no negative effect of a PFADASH on anthropometric parameters, despite not being a calorie-restrictive dietary intervention. |
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