Islamic fasting and weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2012181 citationsReviewbronze Open Access

Authors

Behnam Sadeghirad · Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Shahrzad Motaghipisheh · Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Fariba Kolahdooz · University of Alberta

Mohammad Javad Zahedi · Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Ali Akbar Haghdoost · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Abstract

Weight changes during Ramadan were relatively small and mostly reversed after Ramadan, gradually returning to pre-Ramadan status. Ramadan provides an opportunity to lose weight, but structured and consistent lifestyle modifications are necessary to achieve lasting weight loss.

Topics & Keywords

Dietary Effects on Health Diet and metabolism studies Obesity and Health Practices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Public Health Nutrition

Volume 17, Issue 2, pp. 396-406

DOI: 10.1017/s1368980012005046

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