10/04/2021
LIFESTYLE Modifications for at loss and PCOS
DIETARY INTERVENTION
General healthy eating should be followed in all women with PCOS , with no one dietary type recommended in PCOS.
To achieve weight loss in those with excess weight, an energy deficit of 30% or 500-750 kcal /day (1200,1500kcal/day) could be followed , also considering individual energy requirement body weight food preferences and physical activity levels and an individual approach.
EXERCISE INTERVENTION
For prevention of weight gain and maintenance of health:
• In adults from 18-64 years, a minimum of 150min/week of moderate intensity physical activity or 75 min/week of vigorous intensity or an equivalent combination of both including muscle strengthening activities on 2 non-consecutive days/week.
• In adolescents at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity/day including those that strength muscle and bone at least 3 times weekly.
• Activity can be performed in least 10 minutes bouts or around 1000 steps, aiming to achieve at least 30 minutes daily on most days.
For modest weight loss, prevention of weight regain and greater health benefits include:
• A minimum of 250 min/week of moderate intensity activities or 150 min/week of vigorous intensity or an equivalent combination of both and
• Muscle strengthening activities involving major groups on 2 non-consecutive days/week and minimized sedentary, screen or sitting time.
