Evaluation of the “Lose Weight, Gain Life” Program in Anthropometric and Biochemical Parameters

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the reduction of body weight and the modification of anthropometric and biochemical parameters of the beneficiaries enrolled in the “Pierde Kilos, Gana Vida” program. Methods: cross-sectional analytical study carried out at the General Zone Hospital with Family Medicine No. 1 of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (imss) in Pachuca, Hidalgo. Eighty-three records were reviewed in the database of the aforementioned program, obtained by non-probabilistic convenience sampling, with the following selection criteria: records of patients over 18 years of age, with a diagnosis of overweight and obesity. The study variables were weight, abdominal perimeter, body mass index (bmi), glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels at program entry and exit. Inferential statistics were performed with Student’s t and Wilcoxon statistical tests, a value of p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: 78.3% of the participants reduced an average of 3.204 kg (3.81%) of body weight (p= 0.000). 69.88% reduced abdominal perimeter by an average of 5.29 cm (4.51%) (p= 0.000). While 2.41% managed to change their nutritional status to normal weight. More than 50% decreased their glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels (p<0.05). Conclusion: the “Lose Weight, Gain Life” program generated significant reductions in weight, abdominal perimeter, bmi and biochemical levels in several participants. Although important results were achieved, there is room for improvement, especially in terms of compliance with program objectives and long-term follow-up.