OBJECTIVE

To evaluate lifestyle and study the impact of eating habits, physical activity patterns on metabolic rates in women with different body mass index (BMI).

MATERIAL AND METHODS

Anthropometric data and metabolic indicators were assessed for 158 obese women (age 38.3±10.40 years; BMI 34.7±6.53 kg/m²), the main group, and 30 control group women (age 39.0±6.8 years; 21.4±1.47 kg/m²): glucose content, insulin, insulin resistance indices (IR), blood lipid levels (cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides), transaminase (AST, ALT, Gamma-GT), and lifestyle surveys.

RESULTS

Excess consumption of sweet sparkling water, spirits and food per company, which is also associated with increased ALT levels in the blood and IR, make the greatest contribution to BMI in women. One in every four obese women is jammed with stress, which is accompanied by increased blood glucose. Eating once a day is associated with increased cholesterol, transaminase, Gamma-GT, and eating and snacking with lower blood ALT levels. Consumption of spirits is associated with elevated blood lipids and transaminases, while coffee is associated with lower LDL cholesterol. In obese women, lack of physical activity is associated with increased IR and increased triglycerides, and exercise more than twice a week is associated with lower BMI, lower blood glucose and lower cholesterol levels. Cycling is associated with lower triglycerides and transaminases, while swimming is associated with lower Gamma-GT in blood and improved IR.

CONCLUSION

The results obtained should be taken into account when treating and preventing obesity in women.