AWM: Adults with Obesity BMI >/=30 (2020-21)
Author and Year:
Uemura M, Hayashi F, et al, 2019
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Obesity and mental health improvement following nutritional education focusing on gut microbiota composition in Japanese women: a randomised controlled trial.
Authors:
Uemura M, Hayashi F, Ishioka K, Ihara K, Yasuda K, Okazaki K, Omata J, Suzutani T, Hirakawa Y, Chiang C, Aoyama A, Ohira T
Journal:
European Journal of Nutrition
Year of publication:
2019
Volume:
58
Issue:
8
Page numbers:
3291-3302
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
According to the Japanese criteria, subjects with a body mass index (BMI) >/=25 kg/m2 or waist circumference >/= 90 cm were classified as obese.
Exclusion Criteria:
Modified their diet under physicians’ or dietitians' guidance, or were using proton pump inhibitors and antibiotics.
Research Purpose:
To examine the effects of a nutritional education intervention focusing on gut microbiota composition on obesity and psychological factors among obese women.
Blinding efforts:
see ROB 2
Study Location:
Japan
Source(s) of Funding:
University/Hospital
Please specify names of funders:
Grants from THE SKYLARK FOOD SCIENCE INSTITUTE and the Fostering Research Fund at Fukushima Medical University.