Dietary Guide in Active Older Adult Men
Dietary Guide in Active Older Adult Men
The present study aimed to determine the effects of negative-calorie diet supplemented with
 exercise, on weight loss and lipid profile, and to compare its efficiency with low-calorie
 diet with exercise among elderly adult men with abnormal weight gain.
Background and Aim: Negative-calorie diet is among the popular dieting guides for weight
 loss; however, there is still little knowledge about this method. The present study aimed to
 determine the effects of negative-calorie diet supplemented with exercise, on weight loss and
 lipid profile, and to compare its efficiency with low-calorie diet with exercise among
 elderly adult men with abnormal weight gain.

 Materials and Methods: Participants included sedentary men (age 45-75 years) with overweight
 or obesity (n=37). They were randomly divided into 2 groups including negative calorie diet
 with exercise, and low-calorie diet with exercise. Of all 37 participants, 30 persons
 completed the treatment. The weight assessment parameters including change in weight and body
 composition, blood sample tests were performed pre- and three month post-intervention.
Inclusion Criteria:

 Non-smokers and weight-stable (± 2 kg, for more than one year) with no history of regular
 exercise in at least three months before the study.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 History of CVD and other disorders such as diabetes, depression, eating disorders, chronic
 medications, kidney disease, cancer, food allergies or intolerances to items used in meals.
 Subjects with abnormality in thyroid or Electrocardiograph, any history of anti-obesity
 medication or weight loss drugs or dietary supplementations for weight control.