Contribuições da dieta e do exercício físico para o processo de emagrecimento

Introduction:Obesity is a chronic disease that can have a number of negativeimpacts on the quality of life of obese people. Strategies aimed at healthy weight loss should be investigated and made available to the population. Objectives:To study what contribution physical exercise and diet make to the weight loss process in adults. Methodology:This is an integrative literature review, which included articles published between 2005 and 2024. Results:The results indicate that the combination of continuous cardiorespiratory exercise and HIIT, together with a balanced diet, promotesa significant reduction in body fat and improvement in body composition. In addition, resistance training proved crucial in preserving lean mass during weight loss, helping to maintain a higher metabolism and favoring long-term weight maintenance. Conclusion:the combination of physical exercise with a proper diet is essential for effective and sustainable weight loss. Exercise modalities such as continuous cardiorespiratory, HIIT and resistance training should be incorporated to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. This integrated approach not only facilitates fat loss, but also the preservation of lean mass, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy weight in the long term.