Weight management program focusing on body composition and physical activity at a primary care clinic

Overweight and obesity are increasingly prevalent with a ratio of 1 in 2 among adult Malaysian. 65 percent of staff in a primary care clinic was found to be either obese or overweight. A program (Fat 2 Fit) with the aim to empower clinic members to achieve reduction in body fat (BF%) and weight (BMI...

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Main Authors: Kamaruzaman, Nor Azam, Abd Rahman, Mohd Aizuddin, Pasi, Hafizah
Format: Proceeding Paper
Language:English
Published: 2023
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/107263/13/107263_Weight%20management%20program%20focusing%20on%20body%20composition.pdf
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Summary:Overweight and obesity are increasingly prevalent with a ratio of 1 in 2 among adult Malaysian. 65 percent of staff in a primary care clinic was found to be either obese or overweight. A program (Fat 2 Fit) with the aim to empower clinic members to achieve reduction in body fat (BF%) and weight (BMI), improve fitness and build teamwork was initiated in August 2022.