RT Journal Article
T1 The Assessment of the Follow-Up of Muslim Population during the Period of Ramadan.
A1 Agoumi, Asma
A1 Oliveras-López, María-Jesús
A1 Martinez Martinez, Fernando
A1 Lopez Garcia de la Serrana, Herminia
K1 Ramadan fasting
K1 Weight
K1 Blood Pressure
K1 Cholesterol
K1 Triglycerides
AB Background: The main aim of this report is to assess the changes in the state of health and the nutritional statusof 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 Ramadanwere recruited for every individual .The follow-up of persons started in the pharmacy shop 10 days prior Ramadanand finish’s 10days afterwards. Biochemical and anthropometrical parameters were evaluated for each person.Results: The following anthropometrical parameters including weight, waist, hip and abdomen perimeterdecreased due to fasting in Ramadan. Cholesterol levels decreased during study period. Triglyceride and bloodglucose FBS increased. Blood pressure decreased, otherwise heart rate increased. There were statistically changesin those parameters. (p<0,05)Conclusion: Ramadan fasting causes no detrimental effect on health in healthy subjects. In fact, it reducesweight and may cause improvements in cholesterol levels and blood pressure
PB Emerald Publishing
YR 2013
FD 2013-07-23
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10433/24984
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10433/24984
LA en
NO 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
NO Department of Physical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
NO Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemical Engineering, University of Pablo de Olavide of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain
NO Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
DS RIO
RD May 6, 2026