OBJECTIVETo study the effective antiobesity project in diet and physical exercise for patients with simple obesity.

METHODS30 volunteers with body-mass index (BMI) >25 were investigated by questionnaire. The analysis was focused on such factors as dietary history, diet habits and physical activities. They were enrolled and received diet and physical exercise program for 3 months. Their BMI were measured before and after test respectively. The results were analyzed using statistical method.

RESULTSThe total intake of energy and fat per day in obesity group in the past was significantly higher than that of the recommended dietary allowance. The percentage of always eating too much and favoring sweetmeat in obesity group was 64% and 62%. While less physical activities were found in obesity group. It showed that the total intake of energy, fat and protein per day in obesity group before test was significantly higher than that after test (P < 0.05 ). BMI, The waistline, the hip, the line of upper arm were significantly higher before than after test (P < 0.05) in the study group.

CONCLUSIONSThe results suggested that diet rich in high energy and fat, bad diet habits of always eating too much and favoring sweetmeat, less physical activities were the important factors of triggering obesity.