Comparison of the impact of exercise training combined with dietary intervention vs. dietary intervention alone in patients with obesity and metabolic syndrome—a systematic review
Our findings demonstrate that DI + Ex interventions yield significant improvements in multiple MetS risk factors among individuals with obesity. We recommend that healthcare providers and public health initiatives prioritize these integrated programs to optimize cardiometabolic health outcomes in this population.
Authors
- Rui Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2065-6117)
- Youxiang Cao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9133-8653)
- Yuehua Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1432-5423)
Institutions
- Nanjing Sport Institute (CN)
- Nanjing Xiaozhuang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-12-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1703600
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.38