HYPOCALORIC DIET- A GOOD THING OR A BAD THING?

Background and objectives: Obesity is associated with highly elevated risks of adverse health outcomes. We evaluated obese patients during a hypocaloric diet to see the nutritional impact assessment regarding macro and micro nutrients and the impact on the health. Methods: A sample of 126 overweight and obese subjects were investigated. Using a 7-day food self-recorded questionnaire, we evaluated the nutritional content of food intake before and after the program: total kilocalories, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, cholesterol, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, D, E, folic acid, and minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, and sodium. We assessed anthropometric data, laboratory data and resting metabolic rate. Results: Data analysis at the end of nutritional intervention program showed significant changes in all parameters except for metabolic rate estimated. 91.18% of men and 85.87% of women recorded overall improved weight while fat percentage decreased. The prevalence of normal intake of protein and carbohydrates decreased significantly after the intervention: 67.95% and 15.38% of patients had adequate protein intake (p