Effectiveness of Nutrition Education Program in Controlling Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) Components and Oxidative Stress Indicators: A Parallel Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome is a problem that threatens public health. This study aimed to determine effectiveness of nutrition education program in controlling metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk factors and oxidative stress indicators in personnel working in Shahroud University of Medical Sciences.

Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 92 staff members of who had MetS in 2019. ATP III criterion was used to diagnose, patients were divided into two groups using a block of four. In control groups, short educational lectures were used, the subjects in the intervention group received individual nutritional counseling. After 12 weeks, the status of risk factors was again assessed in both groups and the effectiveness of training and nutritional counseling in controlling MetS risk factors and oxidative stress indicators were evaluated. To analyze the data, we used descriptive statistics and qualitative variables comparison was done using a chi-square test. For mean group comparison before and after intervention, an independent T-Test was used. P<0.05 was considered as statistically significant. All statistical analyses were done using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS software).

Results: there was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of waist circumference, blood pressure, weight, BMI, and total antioxidant capacity (P<0.05).

Conclusion: Adhering to the diet and nutrition education program can reduce the risk factors of (MetS), so it is recommended to improve the lifestyle by maintaining an ideal weight.