Effects of a Mediterranean diet and structured exercise intervention on selected anthropometric, cardiovascular, and metabolic variables in physically inactive adults: a randomized controlled trial
This study provides robust evidence that a lifestyle intervention combining Mediterranean diet adherence with structured physical exercise is an effective and feasible strategy to enhance cardiometabolic health in physically inactive adults. Its multicomponent nature and consistent benefits across sexes support its integration into preventive health programs. Further research is warranted to assess the sustainability of these outcomes and their generalizability to broader populations.
Authors
- Pablo Prieto-González (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0668-4031)
- Abdullah F. Alghannam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6118-7337)
- Fatma Hilal Yağın (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9848-7958)
- Umut Canlı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3399-772X)
Institutions
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA)
- Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University (TR)
- Prince Sultan University (SA)
- Malatya Turgut Özal Üniversitesi (TR)
- Turgut Özal University (TR)
- Lakehead University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-11-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1695412
- Primary Topic
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Prince Sultan University