Posters: T5-Clinical Practice and Multi Disciplinary Management

Abstract

Introduction: Obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS) complications are important risk factors affecting morbidity and mortality rates. Several investigations are focused on searching different dietary approaches to improve metabolic syndrome traits. The aim of our study was to compare The effects of two hypocaloric diets (‐30% Energy) on body composition and biochemical features in patients with metabolic syndrome: Control diet based on The American Heart Association (AHA) criteria and The Resmena diet based on a different macronutrient distribution (30%proteins, 30% lipids, 40% carbohydrates) and characterized by a high adherence to The Mediterranean diet, increased meal frequency (7times/day), low glycemic load (mainly in The afternoon and at night) as well as high total antioxidant capacity and omega‐3 fatty acids content. Methods: Ninety‐six (48M/48F) adults presenting MetS criteria (40+9 years) were randomly allocated in The AHA or Remena diet during 8 weeks under nutritional supervision. Blood samples, anthropometric and body composition (DEXA) measurements as well as blood pressure were taken at baseline and after The nutritional intervention. Results: Both AHA and Resmena strategies showed a significant reduction in body weight, waist circumference, fat mass, as well as systolic and diastolic blood pressures, without significant differences between both dietary groups. Concerning biochemical data, both diets significantly reduced total cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, insulin and HOMA index. HDL‐cholesterol showed a higher decrease in The AHA group. Conclusion: RESMENA diet is as effective as AHA diet to improve body composition and biochemical values. Resmena diet may be a good dietary strategy for MetS reduction.