Learning Outcome: Obesity and related disorders can be treated non-inva-sively with use of dietary measures such as omega-3 fatty acids. Introduction: Obesity is a serious risk factor for chronic diseases like cardiovascular diseases (CVD), type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. While treatment of obesity requires a multi-factorial approach, effective diet and exercise interventions play a large role in reducing disease risk. One approach receiving clinical attention is the use of omega-3 fats. Studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids exert a cardio-protective effect resulting in reduced morbidity/mortality. Methods: A randomized case-control study was conducted to assess the effects of dietary omega-3 fats and exercise on CVD markers. Per FDA recom-mendations, participants consumed 1-2 grams of dietary omega-3 fats/day. Blood samples were obtained pre- and post-intervention to determine indicators such as lipids and HBA1C. Additionally, diet history, physical activity, and anthropometric data were obtained. Paired-sample t-test was used to test the differences pre- and post-intervention. Results: Statistically significant changes were observed in most of the cardio-metabolic indicators. Significant decrease was observed in BMI (1.1 unit) and body fat (1.0) (confidence Interval for BMI 0.5 to 1.7: p-0.000) and body fat 0.5-1.5; p<0.001). Additionally, decrease in body weight (7.2 lbs.: p=0.000), along with a reduction of 3.9 inches in waist circumference (CI2.5-5.3; p=0.000) and 2.9 inches in hip circumference demonstrates significant effects of the intervention (CI= 2.1-3.7; p<0.000). Conclusion: Diets rich in omega-3 fats and exercise are effective tools that result in weight loss and reduce risk factors associated with CVD. These findings strengthen evidence that health professionals can utilize non-inva-sive strategies to reduce chronic diseases associated with obesity.   a. What was the experimental setup? b.What were the outcome measures of the study? c.What was the result and conclusion drawn from this study? After reading the study, would you recommend you friends and family with obesity problem to take omega-3 fatty acid supplement? Why?

Learning Outcome: Obesity and related disorders can be treated non-inva-sively with use of dietary measures such as omega-3 fatty acids.

Introduction: Obesity is a serious risk factor for chronic diseases like cardiovascular diseases (CVD), type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. While treatment of obesity requires a multi-factorial approach, effective diet and exercise interventions play a large role in reducing disease risk. One approach receiving clinical attention is the use of omega-3 fats. Studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids exert a cardio-protective effect resulting in reduced morbidity/mortality.

Methods: A randomized case-control study was conducted to assess the effects of dietary omega-3 fats and exercise on CVD markers. Per FDA recom-mendations, participants consumed 1-2 grams of dietary omega-3 fats/day.

Blood samples were obtained pre- and post-intervention to determine indicators such as lipids and HBA1C. Additionally, diet history, physical activity, and anthropometric data were obtained. Paired-sample t-test was used to test the differences pre- and post-intervention.

Results: Statistically significant changes were observed in most of the cardio-metabolic indicators. Significant decrease was observed in BMI (1.1 unit) and body fat (1.0) (confidence Interval for BMI 0.5 to 1.7: p-0.000) and body fat

0.5-1.5; p<0.001). Additionally, decrease in body weight (7.2 lbs.: p=0.000), along with a reduction of 3.9 inches in waist circumference (CI2.5-5.3; p=0.000) and 2.9 inches in hip circumference demonstrates significant effects of the intervention (CI= 2.1-3.7; p<0.000).

Conclusion: Diets rich in omega-3 fats and exercise are effective tools that result in weight loss and reduce risk factors associated with CVD. These findings strengthen evidence that health professionals can utilize non-inva-sive strategies to reduce chronic diseases associated with obesity.

a. What was the experimental setup?

b.What were the outcome measures of the study?

c.What was the result and conclusion drawn from this study? After reading the study, would you recommend you friends and family with obesity problem to take omega-3 fatty acid supplement? Why?