Intervention
obesity
OBESITY, COMPLICATIONS
At baseline, the intervention group received health education about obesity and its complications. Moreover, knowledge of how to reduce their BW, including a hypocaloric diet and physical exercise, was also provided to the participants. Based on findings from the prior research of Willett et al., the following distribution of macronutrients was used to make dietary recommendations for the participants: A diet high in fiber and low in fat, as well as avoiding high-calorie drinks, was also advised. The recommended ratios for these factors were 40–45% carbohydrates, 30–35% fats, and 25–30% proteins [