The Effect Of Intermittent Energy Restriction In Young And Middle-aged Overweight/Obese Patients With Hypertension

Objective There are plenty of studies about 5:2 diet,however,few studies have reported the role of 5:2 diet in overweight/obese young and middle-aged patients with hypertension.The objective of the study is to investigate the effect of intermittent energy restriction in overweight/obese patients with hypertension.Method A total of 86 overweight/obese patients with hypertension in the Department of Cardiology,the First Jiaxing Hospital from November 2020 to August 2021 were selected for prospective analysis.Patients were divided into an observation group(5:2 diet)aa nd control group.The triglyceride,total cholesterol,low density lipoprotein,systolic pressure,diastolic pressure and weight were compared between two groups after a 12-week follow-up.In addition,eating behavior was compared in observation group.Results There was no difference in triglyceride and low density lipoprotein between two groups(all P>0.05).Compared with control group,the total cholesterol of patients in observation group was significantly lower after 12-week intermittent energy restriction(P<0.05)and we found a similar result in systolic pressure and diastolic pressure(P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the weight of patients in the observation group was significantly lower(P<0.05).Cognitively restricted eating was increased compared with baseline in the 5:2 diet group(P<0.05).In addition,uncontrolled eating and emotional eating decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion 5:2 diet was an effective way to decrease the systolic pressure,diastolic pressure and weight of overweight/obese patients with hypertension as well as improve the eating behavior.