At the University of Minnesota,
moderate to substantial reduction in dietary fat were associated
with weight loss in men and women who were overweight and obese.
Researchers compared the results of
lowering caloric intake with improving physical exertion. By
and large, participants who achieved the most weight loss success,
were those who decreased their intake of food high in fat. Here
are other interesting discoveries, hypotheses and conclusions
based on the study:
-- Exercise was not enough to promote
weight loss in the female participants. In women who did not
reduce their fat consumption but exercised, weight loss was
nominal.
-- On the contrary, men demonstrated
an ability to lose weight by boosting their physical activity
alone. Researchers theorize that men may have a better ability
to expend calories during exercise than women do. Also, the
caloric burn disparity can be attributed to the difference in
how men and women metabolize food.
In men, both physical activity and dietary fat appeared to work
independently on the effects of weight loss.
-- The findings suggested that exercise
alone was not sufficient enough to boost weight loss in women.
However, levels of dietary fat reduction improved ratio of weight
loss in women while physical activity did not have an exclusive
impact.
-- It was undetermined whether exercise
modifies how the body metabolizes food. To enable better weight
loss results and success, the benefits of exercise are linked
to reducing stress. Physical activity combined with fewer calories
and low-fat diets are the best ways to lose weight.
Weight loss tip: D-I-E-T is a four
letter word. Instead of planning a diet, make nutritional modifications
in your eating habits to ensure long-term health. |
