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Partial Meal Replacement and Inulin in Obese Women
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Partial Meal Replacement With Inulin on Obesity and Dyslipidemias in Women.
The objective of this study was to test the efficacy of a partial meal replacement added with vitamins, minerals and inulin on weight reduction, blood lipids and micronutrients intake in obese Mexican women
The PMR was designed to contain sufficient amounts of all vitamins and minerals. Women were instructed to consume 2 servings per day at breakfast and dinner, each consisting of 33 g of powder dissolved in 250 ml of skim milk.
The PMR was designed to contain sufficient amounts of all vitamins and minerals plus inulin. Women were instructed to consume 2 servings per day at breakfast and dinner, each consisting of 33 g of powder dissolved in 250 ml of skim milk.
Women were asked to consume one 5g serving of inulin mixed with any drink at breakfast and same amount at dinner (10 g of inulin/d).
Inclusion Criteria: BMI > 25 kg/m 2 Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant Lactating Diagnosed with diabetes Diagnosed with hypertension Fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dL Blood triglycerides ≥400mg/dL