SynthesisEating and weight disorders : EWD2023
Effects of a vegetarian diet combined with aerobic exercise on glycemic control, insulin resistance, and body composition: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Effects of aerobic exercise on body composition in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Mapping the research trends and hotspots of exercise and nutrition in diabetes: a bibliometric and visual analysis (2005-2025).Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Pooled it
- Cardiovascular health and cancer risk associated with plant based diets: An umbrella review.PloS one · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of plant-based diets combined with exercise training on leptin and adiponectin levels in adults with or without chronic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies.Frontiers in nutrition · 2024Pooled it
- Ambient air and noise pollution effect on cardiovascular health risk and lifestyle intervention to attenuate it: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- The correlation between different lifestyles and body composition focuses on eating habits, nutritional status, and physical exercise components.Hormones (Athens, Greece) · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundVegetarian diets and aerobic exercise are increasingly accepted as a common way to improve lifestyle. Several studies have shown that vegetarian diets combined with aerobic exercise interventions have a significant effect on preventing and reducing the risk of metabolic diseases.
methodsA search of the PubMed, EBSCO, Embase, CENTRAL, and Web of Science databases was conducted for comparative studies of pre- and post-vegetarian diet adoption combined with aerobic exercise interventions on glycemic control and body composition. Qualitative reviews and meta-analyses of fixed and random effects were conducted to pool available data. The results were validated by sensitivity analysis.
resultsA total of 27 studies were selected for meta-analysis. Combining the studies included in the meta-analysis showed a mean difference for homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance of - 0.75 (- 1.08 to - 0.42), fasting plasma glucose of - 0.27(- 0.30 to - 0.23), waist circumference of - 1.10 (- 5.06 to 2.86) and body mass index of - 0.70 (- 1.38 to - 0.01).
conclusionIn summary, our findings suggest that participants who adopted a vegetarian diet combined with aerobic exercise intervention had significantly lower fasting plasma glucose and insulin levels and improved body composition compared to preintervention participants. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level I, systematic review and meta-analysis.
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