The Effectiveness of Web Base Programs on the Reduction of Obesity among Adults at Makkah Al-Mukarramah, 2022. Experimental Study

Abstract

Background: Individual behavioral habits that contribute to overweight and obesity include a poor diet and a lack of physical activity. These are linked to more diseases, a worse quality of life, early weakness, and higher mortality. Individualized web-based therapies show promise in changing behavior and achieving successful weight loss at a low cost. The long-term implications, however, have not yet been fully examined. Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of regular attendance in a 12-week web-based weight loss program. Setting: The study was carried out in PHCS. at Makkah. Research Design: Experimental study used a pragmatic approach, with enrollment and outcomes assessment being exclusively online. Subject:After randomization, they attended the first medical examination and the second after completing the 12-week weight loss program. N = 50 of the intervention. Results: Regarding the number of hours of sleep, there is no significant differences between before and after web base programs on the reduction of obesity; related to the amount of water you drink per day there is statistically significant differences between before and after web base programs on the reduction of obesity. There are statistically significant differences before and after participants’ dietary intakes from baseline to 12 weeks with full-fat milk, low or skimmed milk, Fish and Brown bread, fruits, Vegetables, Fruit juices, Soft drinks, Desserts (cake - cookies...), French fries, or chips and fast food.