The Effectiveness of Intermittent Fasting, Caloric Restriction and Physical Activity On Metabolic Syndrome

Participants in Intervention group will follow a structured intermittent fasting protocol, specifically the 16:8 method, where they fast for 16 consecutive hours each day and restrict their eating to an 8-hour window. The fasting period can be personalized to suit individual schedules. During these fasting hours, participants must abstain from all foods and caloric drinks, but are encouraged to stay hydrated with non-caloric beverages and they will follow a structured, calorie-restricted diet, tailored to them, using a developed Food Frequency Questionnaire tool to select their daily calorie intake across sections to identify appropriate foods and beverages for patients with metabolic conditions. They will be prescribed to engage in at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic activities, such as brisk walking will be measured and evaluated using the mobile application of physical activity recommended by the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia.