IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319-1775 Online 2320-7876

COMPARES BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS BETWEEN OBESE AND NON-OBESE FEMALES

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Parul Verma, Dr. Manila Jain

Abstract

A study conducted by researchers from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College Indore found a positive relationship between a higher body mass index and blood levels of sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides. Overweight individuals may shift their metabolism, leading to increased fatty acids, which can cause atherogenic dyslipidemia and elevated triglyceride levels. This can lead to coronary heart disease. The study included 300 young adults, including 150 overweight and 150 normal weight individuals. Demographic variables such as age, gender, height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, and pulse were considered. The results showed that the obese group had significantly higher systolic blood pressure (SBP), greater difference in diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and higher pulse rate. Obese individuals also had higher blood sugar (PP) levels than non-obese individuals. However, there was no significant difference in fasting blood sugar between the two groups. The study concluded that young people who are overweight or obese have higher blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol levels than their leaner peers. These individuals are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease due to their sedentary lifestyle and energy imbalance. Despite no metabolic syndrome, the young people in the study were at high risk due to their susceptibility to high blood pressure, weight increase, and lipids.

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