THE EFFECT OF RAMADAN FASTING ON SOME BASIC COMPONENTS OF BLOOD AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS OF COLLEGE OF SPORTS SCIENCES AT UNIVERSITY OF JEDDAH

CHAATANI, Sana and KHAN, Sham (2023) THE EFFECT OF RAMADAN FASTING ON SOME BASIC COMPONENTS OF BLOOD AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS OF COLLEGE OF SPORTS SCIENCES AT UNIVERSITY OF JEDDAH. International Journal of Sport Sciences and Health, 10 (21-22). pp. 201-213. ISSN 2545 - 4978

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Abstract

Aim: The aim of our study is to highlight the influence of fasting on the variations of physical, anthropometric and biochemical parameters among young female students of Jeddah University. Method: Twenty-four female students with ages ranging from 20 to 26 years consented to taking part in our study. They were tested on 3 occasions: before, during, and after the month of fasting. To this end, we took blood samples, anthropometric measurements, and an exercise test. Results: The analysis and interpretation of the results showed no significant change in the anthropometric parameters despite the variations observed during the month of fasting (P > 0.05). However, we could mention significant decreases in biochemical and physical parameters to later result in an increase, testifying to a phenomenon of adaptation by the organism after a month of fasting (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Fasting has no negative effects on the different parameters studied. Thus, fasting seems to be a beneficial means for the health of the human organism.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	fasting, biochemical parameters, physical parameters, female students, immune system
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Humanities
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email zshi@unite.edu.mk
Date Deposited:	01 Nov 2023 14:46
Last Modified:	01 Nov 2023 14:46
URI:	http://eprints.unite.edu.mk/id/eprint/1468

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