Background/aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of Ramadan fasting on
metabolic markers, body composition and dietary intake in native Emiratis of Ajman, UAE
with the metabolic syndrome (MS).
Design: 19 patients (14 Female, 5 Male) aged 37.1 ± 12.5 years, were encouraged healthy
lifestyle changes during fasting and data was collected 1 week before and in the fourth week
of Ramadan.