Publication: The Assessment of the Follow-Up of Muslim Population during the Period of Ramadan.
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Agoumi, Asma
Martinez Martinez, Fernando
Lopez Garcia de la Serrana, Herminia
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Emerald Publishing
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Background: The main aim of this report is to assess the changes in the state of health and the nutritional status
of individuals, with regards to Ramadan and the effect of this particular diet on the human body.
Methods: The relevant clinical information, nutritional status and the changes which occur during Ramadan
were recruited for every individual .The follow-up of persons started in the pharmacy shop 10 days prior Ramadan
and finish’s 10days afterwards. Biochemical and anthropometrical parameters were evaluated for each person.
Results: The following anthropometrical parameters including weight, waist, hip and abdomen perimeter
decreased due to fasting in Ramadan. Cholesterol levels decreased during study period. Triglyceride and blood
glucose FBS increased. Blood pressure decreased, otherwise heart rate increased. There were statistically changes
in those parameters. (p<0,05)
Conclusion: Ramadan fasting causes no detrimental effect on health in healthy subjects. In fact, it reduces
weight and may cause improvements in cholesterol levels and blood pressure
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Agoumi A, lopez MJO, Martinez FM, de la Serrana HLG (2013) The Assessment of the Follow-Up of Muslim Population during the Period of Ramadan. J Nutr Food Sci 3: 220. doi:10.4172/2155-9600.1000220