Background and Objective: Finding an effective way to improve body composition and muscular strength with resistance training, has engaged researchers. Previous studies have shown that proper nutrition is one of these ways. The purpose of this study is to review the effect of resistance training accompanied by nutritional education on the body composition and muscular strength in non-athl...

Background: Currently, genetics is considered to be a major factor in the risk of osteoporosis and obesity.Therefore, we investigated possible association between TGFβ1 polymorphisms (rs: 1800470) with anthropometric and bone mineral density characteristics in postmenopausal women referred to Shariati Hospital in Tehran. Methods: In this study, 254 postmenopausal women aged 46 to 78 years...

Background and purpose: The type of diets and fat consumption are amongst the major factors in determining the amount of body fat in different tissues. The current trial assessed the effects of omega-3 fatty acids with or without vitamin E on the amount of adipose tissue and lean body mass in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Materials and methods: A randomized, double-blind, plac...

Background and Aim: More than 100,000 Iranian veterans suffer from chemical damage caused by mustard gas. The aim of this study was to determine the body composition status of chemical warfare veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. 97 chemical warfare veterans with COPD in Karaj, Iran were included in the study. The Patients were di...

Background: The purpose of present study was to evaluate the effects of six- week aerobic step training on cardiovascular fitness, body composition, flexibility, leg anaerobic power and quality of life of isfahan university female students in academic year 2012-2011. Methods: 31 female students of Isfahan university were randomly assigned in experimental group (N=16, mean Age 27±2 , Weight 58....