Does religious fasting affect energy and macro-nutrients intakes?
Purpose – This study was designed with the aim of assessing the energy and nutrient intakes of male university students before and during Ramadan and comparing it with the Recommended Nutrient Intake (RNI) of Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach – A total of 30 male students aged between 19-24 y...
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BP176 The five duties of a Moslem. Pillars of Islam TX341 Nutrition. Foods and food supply Khattak, Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan Mamat, Nik Mazlan Mohd Abu Bakar, Wan Azdie Shaharuddin, Mohd Firdaus Nazri Does religious fasting affect energy and macro-nutrients intakes? |
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Purpose – This study was designed with the aim of assessing the energy and nutrient intakes of male university students before and during Ramadan and comparing it with the Recommended Nutrient Intake (RNI) of Malaysia.
Design/methodology/approach – A total of 30 male students aged between 19-24 years from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Kuantan Campus were recruited before Ramadan. The height, weight, waist and hip circumferences were recorded on day one of Ramadan and also recorded on day 21 of Ramadan to assess the changes. From the weight and height, the body mass index was calculated and from the waist and hip circumference, the waist-to-hip ratios were calculated. The respondents were requested to keep three days food record in household measurements; once prior to fasting and once during the third week of Ramadan. The records were then analyzed using Malaysian Food Composition Table and Food Atlas to get the averages of energy and macronutrients intakes of the subjects.
Findings – After 21 days of Ramadan, the results revealed that there was reduction in the body weight and there was significant (P<0.05) improvement in the waist-to-hip ratio of the subjects. The effect was more prominent in the normal-weight compared to overweight respondents. The mean energy and protein intakes were significantly (P<0.001) lower than the RNI for Malaysians of similar age group. However, mean energy and protein intakes increased during Ramadan compared to the first day of Ramadan. This study indicates that Ramadan fasting does not affect energy and macronutrients intake but only the routine of intake is affected.
Research limitations/implications – This research was limited to a specific group of normal and overweight students who were residing on campus of the IIUM. Their intakes might not be consistent with those at home or living outside the university campus. Another thing is that the students might have over-reported their energy and macro-nutrients intakes compared to what they have consumed in reality. So, the self-reported intakes could not be ascertained. The stated factors might have confounding effects on the finding of this research.
Practical implications – Most research argues that the body weight loss during Ramadan fasting is due to reduced energy consumption; however, this is not true in all cases. This study infers that there is no reduction in the total energy consumption, rather there is a change in the pattern of energy intake. This brief study would help researchers planning to conduct research on Ramadan fasting and will caution fasting readers about the intakes.
Originality/value – This study indicates that during Ramadan fasting does not affect energy and macro-nutrients intake but only the schedule of intake is affected.
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iium-339892018-08-10T06:48:02Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/33989/ Does religious fasting affect energy and macro-nutrients intakes? Khattak, Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan Mamat, Nik Mazlan Mohd Abu Bakar, Wan Azdie Shaharuddin, Mohd Firdaus Nazri BP176 The five duties of a Moslem. Pillars of Islam TX341 Nutrition. Foods and food supply Purpose – This study was designed with the aim of assessing the energy and nutrient intakes of male university students before and during Ramadan and comparing it with the Recommended Nutrient Intake (RNI) of Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach – A total of 30 male students aged between 19-24 years from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Kuantan Campus were recruited before Ramadan. The height, weight, waist and hip circumferences were recorded on day one of Ramadan and also recorded on day 21 of Ramadan to assess the changes. From the weight and height, the body mass index was calculated and from the waist and hip circumference, the waist-to-hip ratios were calculated. The respondents were requested to keep three days food record in household measurements; once prior to fasting and once during the third week of Ramadan. The records were then analyzed using Malaysian Food Composition Table and Food Atlas to get the averages of energy and macronutrients intakes of the subjects. Findings – After 21 days of Ramadan, the results revealed that there was reduction in the body weight and there was significant (P<0.05) improvement in the waist-to-hip ratio of the subjects. The effect was more prominent in the normal-weight compared to overweight respondents. The mean energy and protein intakes were significantly (P<0.001) lower than the RNI for Malaysians of similar age group. However, mean energy and protein intakes increased during Ramadan compared to the first day of Ramadan. This study indicates that Ramadan fasting does not affect energy and macronutrients intake but only the routine of intake is affected. Research limitations/implications – This research was limited to a specific group of normal and overweight students who were residing on campus of the IIUM. Their intakes might not be consistent with those at home or living outside the university campus. Another thing is that the students might have over-reported their energy and macro-nutrients intakes compared to what they have consumed in reality. So, the self-reported intakes could not be ascertained. The stated factors might have confounding effects on the finding of this research. Practical implications – Most research argues that the body weight loss during Ramadan fasting is due to reduced energy consumption; however, this is not true in all cases. This study infers that there is no reduction in the total energy consumption, rather there is a change in the pattern of energy intake. This brief study would help researchers planning to conduct research on Ramadan fasting and will caution fasting readers about the intakes. Originality/value – This study indicates that during Ramadan fasting does not affect energy and macro-nutrients intake but only the schedule of intake is affected. Icon: Access.Document Options: Content access Icon: HTML documentView HTML Icon: View PDF. View PDF (59kb) References References (20) Citations Further reading Related Content Search our articles for similar content Key readings Search our reviews for related items Marked list Add to marked list: Bookmark & share Reprints & permissions Icon: RightsLink. Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/33989/1/17088218-Macro-nutrients.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/33989/4/33989%20Does%20religious%20fasting%20affect%20energy%20and%20macro-nutrients%20intakes%20SCOPUS.pdf Khattak, Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan and Mamat, Nik Mazlan and Mohd Abu Bakar, Wan Azdie and Shaharuddin, Mohd Firdaus Nazri (2013) Does religious fasting affect energy and macro-nutrients intakes? Nutrition & Food Science, 43 (3). pp. 254-260. ISSN 0034-6659 http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=17088218 10.1108/00346651311327909 |