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A Nutrition Education Intervention for Anthropometric and Biochemical Profiles of Rural Older Malays with Metabolic Syndrome
Author(s) -
Shahar Suzana,
Adznam Siti Nur'Asyura,
Lee Lai Kuan,
Yusof Noor Aini Mohd,
Salleh Mohmad,
Mohamed Sakian Noor Ibrahim
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
public health nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.471
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1525-1446
pISSN - 0737-1209
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1446.2012.01051.x
Subject(s) - anthropometry , medicine , gerontology , metabolic syndrome , intervention (counseling) , physical therapy , obesity , environmental health , family medicine , nursing
Objective This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a nutrition education intervention package in improving anthropometric, clinical and biochemical indicators of rural older M alays with metabolic syndrome ( MS ). Design and Sample In this study, 47 older M alays diagnosed with MS were assigned to either the intervention group ( n = 24) or the control group ( n = 23) based on their geographical site. Intervention The intervention group received nutrition education via group counselling sessions, talks, and cooking and exercise demonstrations using a specifically developed healthy aging package for 6 months. Measures The efficacy of the nutrition education intervention on anthropometric and biochemical parameters was assessed. Results Women in the nutrition education group showed a significant reduction in waist circumference ( p < .01) compared to the control group. Men who received the nutrition education intervention maintained their total cholesterol ( TC ) level ( p < .05) compared to the control group. Conclusions The nutrition education intervention showed potential for improving TC levels in men and waist circumference in women with MS . Similar intervention studies could be initiated among the older adults in the community as a preventive measure.