Diet and exercise interventions
Both groups followed a healthy, low-calorie diet as well as five to six sessions per week of regular, moderate cardiovascular activity (brisk walking), 30 min/time, 150 min/week. Diets were tailored to each person’s unique calorie needs in order to attain a 500 kcal/person/day deficit. It recommended high-fiber, low-glycaemic index meals with 55% of calories coming from carbohydrates, 25% from fat, and 20% from protein [