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Reporting the effectiveness of dietary intervention on weight loss outcomes in patients with obesity and overweight: a retrospective chart review at a Center of Excellence in UAE.
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Background: A modest weight loss of ≥5 % among patients with obesity is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and other obesity-related complications. Dietary interventions play a central role in obesity management and improving metabolic health, yet region-specific data from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains limited. Methods: This retrospective chart review aims to assess effectiveness of dietary intervention on weight loss outcomes in patients with overweight and obesity attending a Center of Excellence for Weight Reduction and Obesity Management in UAE. This study included adult patients with BMI ≥25 kg/m Results: A total of 266 patients (mean age 44.46 ± 8.18 years; 63.9 % female) were included. Following the intervention, participants achieved significant mean weight loss of 5.12 % (p < 0.001), with corresponding reductions in BMI (4.93 %, p < 0.001), fat mass (10.11 %, p < 0.001), and visceral fat (34.34 %, p = 0.014). More frequent sessions and longer follow-up durations were significantly associated with greater improvements in BMI, fat mass, and fat percentage. Gender-based analysis revealed that males experienced greater reductions in fat mass and resting energy expenditure compared to females. Conclusion: The dietary intervention resulted in significant improvements in anthropometric and body composition indices. These findings support the efficacy of individualized, dietitian-led interventions in managing obesity. The observed gender differences highlight the importance of tailored approaches in obesity care. This study contributes to the limited body of evidence on effective, non-pharmacological obesity management strategies in UAE.
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