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This study explored the feasibility of educating participants on normo-carbohydrate nutrition (NCN). The NCN strategy showed significant reductions in weight, BMI, and hip circumference over three months.

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  • Public Health Interventions
  • Biometric Analysis

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  • Normo-carbohydrate nutrition (NCN) is a dietary strategy with potential health benefits.
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    • A significant reduction in hip circumference, weight, and BMI was observed after one month.
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    • Significant reductions were also noted in chest circumference by the end of the study.

    Conclusions:

    • The education strategy for normo-carbohydrate nutrition (NCN) appears feasible for a general population sample.
    • NCN demonstrates potential as an effective nutritional strategy for improving body composition and reducing weight.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the long-term effects and broader applicability of NCN.