JOURNAL READING

TITLE:
The healthy/unhealthy dietary pattern is associated with resting metabolic rate status
among women with overweight/obesity
Published: 21 February 2022

SUMMARY:
The research aimed to explore the impact of healthy and unhealthy eating habits
on resting metabolic rate (RMR) in women with overweight and obesity. Results showed
that following a healthy diet was linked to positive factors like fat-free mass, protein
intake, and mineral content, while an unhealthy diet was associated with higher fasting
plasma glucose levels due to increased carbohydrate and sweet consumption.
Moreover, increased RMR was connected to factors such as height, oxygen
consumption, protein intake, and muscle mass. The study found a significant connection
between healthy and unhealthy dietary patterns and RMR in Iranian women with
overweight and obesity, with better adherence to a healthy diet reducing the risk of RMR
decline. It also emphasized the need for future studies to confirm these results and
acknowledged limitations like the small sample size, cross-sectional design, and
potential errors in dietary assessment. In conclusion, this research enhances our
understanding of how dietary choices can affect RMR and potentially change weight
management in women with overweight and obesity. Further investigations are
necessary to delve deeper into these associations and verify the outcomes of this study.

LEARNINGS:
The research explores how diet affects resting metabolic rate (RMR) and weight
management in overweight and obese women. A healthy diet is linked to positive factors
like fat-free mass and protein intake, while an unhealthy diet can lead to increased
fasting plasma glucose levels. The study emphasizes the importance of sticking to a
healthy diet to prevent RMR decline. However, limitations include a small sample size
and the need for further studies to confirm the findings in larger and more diverse
populations.

REFERENCE:
Pooyan, S., Mirzababaei, A., Sajjadi, S. F., Badrooj, N., Nasir, Y., Tajik, S.,
Fallahyekta, M., Yekaninezhad, M. S., & Mirzaei, K. (2022). The healthy/unhealthy
dietary pattern is associated with resting metabolic rate status among women with
overweight/obesity. BMC Endocrine Disorders (Online), 22(1).
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-022-00958-z