Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association
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The present study aimed to assess the effects of Ramadan intermittent fasting on body weight and composition and the effects of age and sex. ⋯ Ramadan fasting leads to weight loss and fat-free mass reductions. Body composition changes vary depending on age and sex.
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Phytochemicals are natural non-nutritive bioactive compounds found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes, as well as other plant foods. In the present study, we assessed the dietary phytochemical index (PI) in relation to cardiometabolic risk factors among Iranian adults. ⋯ Higher intakes of phytochemical-rich foods are associated with a lower risk of abdominal obesity and hypertriglyceridaemia as the main cardiometabolic risk factors.