Effectiveness of a Weight Loss Program on Body Mass Index and Adipose Tissue of Overweight People

Wasana Srisuk; Preeya Leelahagul; Jutarath Pataragesvit

doi:10.33165/rmj.2022.45.2.249011

Authors

Wasana Srisuk Health Promotion Unit, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Preeya Leelahagul Nutrition Science Group, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Jutarath Pataragesvit Sport Center, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33165/rmj.2022.45.2.249011

Keywords:

Effectiveness, Weight loss, Personnel, Obesity

Abstract

Background: Overweight and obesity have a negative impact on health. Adipose tissue is the most accurate indicator of obesity.

Objective: To study the effectiveness of a weight management program by comparing body weight and adipose tissue before and after joining the program.

Methods: A weight control program of the personnel of the Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, was organized. It consisted of 1) individual counseling, 2) monthly healthy cooking group activities, 3) 3-day weekly exercise group activities, and 4) LINE group communication. The data were collected by a body composition measure and were analyzed, using descriptive statistics and paired t test statistics.

Results: A total of 78 participants had lower mean body weight after participating in the program than before participating in the program with significantly statistical implication (mean [SD], 64.8 [13.01] and 66.6 [13.09] kg, respectively; P < .05), and had lower mean adipose tissue than before participating in the program with significantly statistical implication (mean [SD], 34.6 [6.93] and 35.5 [6.97] % of body weight, respectively; P < .05).

Conclusions: The weight control program which focused on individuals and group activities as well as group communication was effective, enabling the participants to promote health behavior to better control weight.

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