Journal article
Islamic fasting and weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Studies on the effects of Ramadan fasting on weight changes have been contradictory. We brought together all published data to comprehensively examine the effects in a systematic review and meta-analysis.
DESIGN: Relevant studies were obtained through searches of PubMed and CINAHL and by independent screening of reference lists and citations without any time restriction. All searches were completed between October and November 2011.
Authors
Sadeghirad B; Motaghipisheh S; Kolahdooz F; Zahedi MJ; Haghdoost AA
Journal
Public Health Nutrition, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 396–406
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date
February 2014
DOI
10.1017/s1368980012005046
ISSN
1368-9800