From Young to Older, the 4 Phases Method Is Efficient in Promoting Quick Weight, BMI, and Waist Circumference Reductions
Background: Investigate the effectiveness of the scientific 4 Phases Method, a methodology developed by EMAGRECENTRO, which is based on a ketogenic approach (total carbohydrate intake <40 g/day; including fibers) associated with health coach assistance, in promoting reductions in body weight, bod...
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| author | Edson Ramuth Sylvia Ramuth Tamaris R. R. Pavão Kimberlly B. Biacchi Andre L. L. Bachi |
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| description | Background: Investigate the effectiveness of the scientific 4 Phases Method, a methodology developed by EMAGRECENTRO, which is based on a ketogenic approach (total carbohydrate intake <40 g/day; including fibers) associated with health coach assistance, in promoting reductions in body weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference after 5 weeks of methodology application. Methods: Record files from 354 individuals, both sexes, aged between 18 and 67, who took part in the 4 Phases Method were used to develop this study. Age, sex, weight, height, BMI, waist circumference measurement, and the presence of ketone bodies in the urine were evaluated before (baseline) and after 5 weeks of the 4 Phases application. Results: In general, a significant reduction in body weight (−7.8 ± 1.2 kg, <i>p</i> < 0.0001), BMI (−2.8 ± 0.4 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, <i>p</i> < 0.0001), and waist circumference measurement (−7.6 ± 0.4 cm, <i>p</i> < 0.0001) was found after the application of the 4 Phases Method, regardless of age, gender, and BMI. Conclusions: Taken together, our results demonstrated that the 4 Phases Method was able to promote significant body weight, BMI, and waist circumference reductions in the short term, particularly by associating a ketogenic intake strategy with a regular close follow-up weekly consultation with a health coach assistance. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-344ac293589249178e641277a8f26ab12023-11-30T21:29:13ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322022-07-01108139810.3390/healthcare10081398From Young to Older, the 4 Phases Method Is Efficient in Promoting Quick Weight, BMI, and Waist Circumference ReductionsEdson Ramuth0Sylvia Ramuth1Tamaris R. R. Pavão2Kimberlly B. Biacchi3Andre L. L. Bachi4Faculty of Medical Sciences of Santa Casa de São Paulo, São Paulo 01224-001, BrazilSão Camilo University Center, São Paulo 04263-200, BrazilBiomedical Science, Method Faculty of São Paulo (FAMESP), São Paulo 04046-200, BrazilBiomedical Science, Franciscana University, Rio Grande do Sul 97010-030, BrazilPost-Graduation Program in Health Sciences, Santo Amaro University (UNISA), São Paulo 04743-030, BrazilBackground: Investigate the effectiveness of the scientific 4 Phases Method, a methodology developed by EMAGRECENTRO, which is based on a ketogenic approach (total carbohydrate intake <40 g/day; including fibers) associated with health coach assistance, in promoting reductions in body weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference after 5 weeks of methodology application. Methods: Record files from 354 individuals, both sexes, aged between 18 and 67, who took part in the 4 Phases Method were used to develop this study. Age, sex, weight, height, BMI, waist circumference measurement, and the presence of ketone bodies in the urine were evaluated before (baseline) and after 5 weeks of the 4 Phases application. Results: In general, a significant reduction in body weight (−7.8 ± 1.2 kg, <i>p</i> < 0.0001), BMI (−2.8 ± 0.4 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, <i>p</i> < 0.0001), and waist circumference measurement (−7.6 ± 0.4 cm, <i>p</i> < 0.0001) was found after the application of the 4 Phases Method, regardless of age, gender, and BMI. Conclusions: Taken together, our results demonstrated that the 4 Phases Method was able to promote significant body weight, BMI, and waist circumference reductions in the short term, particularly by associating a ketogenic intake strategy with a regular close follow-up weekly consultation with a health coach assistance.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/8/1398obesityoverweightweight lossbody mass indexwaist circumferencelow-carbohydrate diet |
| spellingShingle | Edson Ramuth Sylvia Ramuth Tamaris R. R. Pavão Kimberlly B. Biacchi Andre L. L. Bachi From Young to Older, the 4 Phases Method Is Efficient in Promoting Quick Weight, BMI, and Waist Circumference Reductions Healthcare obesity overweight weight loss body mass index waist circumference low-carbohydrate diet |
| title | From Young to Older, the 4 Phases Method Is Efficient in Promoting Quick Weight, BMI, and Waist Circumference Reductions |
| title_full | From Young to Older, the 4 Phases Method Is Efficient in Promoting Quick Weight, BMI, and Waist Circumference Reductions |
| title_fullStr | From Young to Older, the 4 Phases Method Is Efficient in Promoting Quick Weight, BMI, and Waist Circumference Reductions |
| title_full_unstemmed | From Young to Older, the 4 Phases Method Is Efficient in Promoting Quick Weight, BMI, and Waist Circumference Reductions |
| title_short | From Young to Older, the 4 Phases Method Is Efficient in Promoting Quick Weight, BMI, and Waist Circumference Reductions |
| title_sort | from young to older the 4 phases method is efficient in promoting quick weight bmi and waist circumference reductions |
| topic | obesity overweight weight loss body mass index waist circumference low-carbohydrate diet |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/8/1398 |
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