1 Assistant Professor, Department of Foods and Nutrition, RVS College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore - 641 402, Tamil Nadu, India
2 Associate Professor and Head, Department of Foods and Nutrition, RVS College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore - 641 402, Tamil Nadu, India
3 Professor, RVS College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sulur, Coimbatore - 641402, Tamil Nadu, India
4 MSc Student, Department of Foods and Nutrition, RVS College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore - 641 402, Tamil Nadu, India
5 Nursing Superintendent, PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Coimbatore
6 Professor and Head, Department of General Medicine, PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Coimbatore
7 Director of Stat Works and Correspondent, Avatar Public School, Coimbatore
Corresponding Author: Dr. Sathya Suba, R. D, Assistant Professor, Department of Foods and Nutrition, RVS College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore - 641 402, Tamil Nadu, India
Email: sathyasuba@rvsgroup.com | Contact Number: 8754891116
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-0525-4256
Received: 20th Feb, 2026 | Revised: 4th Mar, 2026 | Accepted: 25th Mar, 2026 | Available Online: 10th Apr, 2026
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is marked by a cluster of interconnected health risks, including excessive fat accumulation around the abdomen, irregular lipid profiles, hypertension, and increased fasting blood glucose levels. Collectively, these conditions increase the risk of cardiometabolic disease and insulin-resistant diabetes. This study focused on assessing the impact of a nutrition intervention program designed for obese adult men with MetS in Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu. A total of 100 obese men aged 36–55 years were selected from the outpatient unit of PSG Hospital. Data on socioeconomic background, anthropometric measurements, biochemical markers, and dietary habits were also collected. The intervention involved providing nutrition education through personalized counseling, informational pamphlets, and PowerPoint presentations focusing on balanced diets and lifestyle modifications. The effectiveness of the program was evaluated by comparing outcomes before and after the intervention. Ethical clearance was granted, and all participants provided consent beforehand. At baseline, 70% of the participants exhibited abdominal obesity (mean waist circumference: 102.4 cm), 65% had dyslipidemia, 55% had fasting glucose levels ≥100 mg/dL, and 60% had hypertension. Following the intervention, significant improvements were observed, including a 4.2% reduction in waist circumference, 5.8% decrease in fasting glucose levels, and 6.5% reduction in triglyceride levels. Furthermore, 40% of the participants made healthier food choices and 25% increased their physical activity. These findings highlight the positive impact of targeted nutrition education on the key health parameters associated with MetS. This study underscores the need to integrate nutrition education into public health strategies to combat the increasing prevalence of MetS and related lifestyle disorders in India.
Keywords: Metabolic Syndrome, Lifestyle Modification, Nutrition Interventions.
How to cite this article: Sathya Suba RD, Angeline Esther Preethi S, Saranya Shanmuga Priya D, Shangeetha D, Divya A, Saravanan T, Senthil Kumar M. Impact of Lifestyle Modifications on the Management of Metabolic Syndrome in Adults with Obesity. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(29s):131. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.29s.16
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Conflict of interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest.