Noom Diet: technology at the service of weight loss –

A noom diet is a new weight loss method that has generated a lot of talk on the internet lately. That’s because, unlike a common diet, it uses new technologies to generate adherence. Simply put, all you need is to download an app to start practicing.

“This diet is committed to a complete transformation through change in lifestylethus promoting the practice of physical exercises, better rest and reduction of stress levels”, explains Daniela Cotrimcoordinator of the Nutrition course at Centro Universitário Braz Cubas.

This mechanism was created in 2008 and is used through a cell phone or tablet. Application subscribers periodically receive nutrition plans, as well as the proposed objectives. However, all approaches are developed by experts in the field, ensuring their feasibility and safety.

HOW DOES THE NOOM DIET WORK?

“When a person intends to start the Noom diet, they must first fill in a questionnaire with a series of personal data”, he explains. “This includes gender, age, height, ideal weight and target weight. Questions are also asked about daily habits, in order to know the initial situation of each patient. From here there is an algorithm that calculates the daily energy which must be managed.”

The application itself has a series of technological processes that help in the elaboration of this guideline, but there is still the supervision of professionals to avoid mismatches or adhesion problems.

“Not only does diet matter, but certain research on physical activity and emotional or behavioral situation will be carried out in the same way, in order to apply a successful protocol”, he continues.

The first 14 days of the program are free, but a 6-month subscription is required to maintain access to all app services.

ADVANTAGES OF THE NOOM DIET

“Among the main benefits of the Noom diet we can highlight the improvement of body compositionwhich will contribute to a better state of health”, clarifies the professional.

As with any other diet, not all people respond in the same way to the treatment done with the help of the app. On the contrary, some people may start losing weight thanks to changing habits.

In other cases, the recommendations may need to be adjusted, or the patient still needs a treatment program. strength gain more aggressive at first, which will generate a greater energy deficit and, as a consequence, more weight loss.

“The Noom diet manages to provide a good amount of phytochemicals from plants with antioxidant activity. These compounds neutralize the formation of free radicals and their subsequent accumulation in body tissues”, continues Daniela.

This mechanism, she explains, is related to a lower risk of illness – and there are many studies that prove this action. Other than that, programs like this reduce the presence of ultra-processed foods in food, which means a lower consumption of trans fats. The result? A less inflamed organism with more efficient metabolic processes.

DISADVANTAGES OF THE NOOM DIET

“Despite the benefits discussed, this diet has a number of disadvantages. This is a plan that will be helpful for some people but not applicable to everyone. After all, one of the principles of nutrition is individualization. This is important not only to generate grip, but also to prevent pathologies“, clarifies.

One of the main points against the Noom diet has to do with its low intake of proteins. Foods with high biological value proteins are classified in yellow, when ideally they are part of the regular diet.

According to a study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, it is advisable for those who practice sports, for example, to consume more than 1.3 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.

“If these requirements are not met, catabolism of lean mass may occur due to the practice of aerobic exercises, which translates into a lower subsequent energy deficit,” he explains. “In addition, the most recommended thing is to promote strength gain. For this, it is essential to increase protein intake in order to promote muscle adaptations.”

The Noom diet also avoids the regular consumption of whole dairy products, and there is already current evidence in favor of this type of product. Other than that, if fat is removed from the diet, a good amount of fat-soluble vitamins is also lost, like A and D. The latter is considered decisive for health promotion.

NOOM DIET FOR WEIGHT LOSS: IS IT WORTH IT?

In general, this is a technological tool that assists in expanding information to the public in a safe way and based on scientific data. However, in isolation, this diet promotes good life habits quite generally.

“Many people think that to lose weight or improve their health it is enough to change their diet, but this is not the case”, continues the professional. “For example, if you sleep a bityour basal metabolic rate and your appetite may be conditioned, which would affect fat accumulation over time.”

Therefore, it is essential to have the support of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that weight loss is not just superficial, but the result of a series of consistent changes that are in line with individual needs.

Furthermore, it is still important to understand the need for supplementation of some nutrients, such as vitamin D, depending on each person’s lifestyle – vegetarians may need more supplements than someone who consumes proteins of animal origin.

“Although many people can benefit from the Noom diet and achieve good results in terms of health and body composition, this is not a foolproof method,” he says. “For example, it is not valid for people who are on medication, since drug interactions are often not considered, which can cause problems.”