Last updated August 22, 2026
Key finding
The diet group had greater VAT reductions than controls (−1468 ± 1468 mm², P = 0.001).
This study investigated the effects of a dietary intervention on visceral and hepatic fat in patients with obesity or type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in both fat types.
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Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
This study investigated the effects of a dietary intervention on visceral and hepatic fat in patients with obesity or type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in both fat types.
Reducing visceral and hepatic fat is crucial for patients with obesity or type 2 diabetes, as these fat types are linked to increased health risks. This study suggests that a structured dietary intervention can effectively promote weight loss and improve metabolic health, which could inform dietary guidelines and patient management strategies.
The study's sample size and demographic diversity may limit generalizability. Compliance rates varied, which could affect outcome reliability. Long-term effects of the diet were not assessed.
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Rungroj K, Witcha T, Pornpoj P, et al. Effects of a Diet Intervention on Visceral and Hepatic Fat in Patients with Obesity or Type 2 Diabetes. Scientific Reports. 2024;14:21388. doi:10.1038/s41598-024-72246-w
Visceral adipose tissue area decreased by −1468 mm² (P = 0.001).
Hepatic fat reduced by −2.6% (P < 0.001).
Body weight decreased by −2.0 kg (P < 0.001).
BMI decreased by −0.8 kg/m² (P < 0.001).
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This study contributes evidence to 3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet and BMI, Body weight, Change in hepatic fat percentage, and 3 more.
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3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet → BMI
3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet → BMI
3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet → Body weight
3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet → Body weight
3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet → Change in hepatic fat percentage
3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet → Change in hepatic fat percentage
3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet → Satisfaction with diet intervention
3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet → Satisfaction with diet intervention
3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet → Treatment adherence
3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet → Treatment adherence
3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet → Visceral adipose tissue area
3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet → Visceral adipose tissue area
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This study contributes to evidence on 3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet and Body Mass Index, 3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet and Body Weight.
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3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet appears to improve BMI.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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BMI
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet appears to improve Body weight.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Body weight
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet appears to improve Change in hepatic fat percentage.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Change in hepatic fat percentage
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet appears to improve Satisfaction with diet intervention.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Satisfaction with diet intervention
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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