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Knowledge and Awareness on Effects of Rapid Weight Loss Among Adults Undergoing Fitness Program - A Questionnaire Based Study
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B.MADHUMITHA , DR S PREETHA, DR JEEVITHA M, DR LAVANYA PRATHAP
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In nutrition, wellness, or physical fitness, weight loss refers to a decrease of overall body mass, by a mean loss of blood, body fat (adipose tissue), or lean mass (namely bone mineral reserves, skin, tendon, and other connective tissues). "Low Calorie Diet" provides a healthier weight loss alternative. The rapid weight loss contributes to side effects that involve electrolyte imbalances, starvation, gallstones and dehydration. Certain common side-effects include fatigue, irritability, vomiting , constipation, dizziness, prolonged menstruation, muscle weakness and hair loss. To analyse the knowledge and awareness on side effects of rapid weight loss among adults undergoing fitness programs. A cross-sectional study was conducted by circulating the self designed questionnaire among 100 adults undergoing a fitness program. The questionnaire was designed to assess the datas on demographics, rapid weight loss, disorders related to weight loss. The survey was conducted through an online setting. The data were collected and statistically analysed by SPSS software version 22. Results were collected in the form of pie charts. 75% were aware of side effects of rapid weight loss. 80% of the adults thought rapid weight loss is unhealthy and 19% thought healthy, 64% of the respondents did not believe that the surgical method helps in weight loss and 35% believed that. The present study concluded that the fitness undergoing people were aware about the rapid weight loss and risk factors associated with weight loss.
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Knowledge, awareness, rapid weight loss, harmful effects, adults and fitness program.
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https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2020.12.02.387
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