title: Women with metabolic syndrome improve antrophometric and biochemical parameters with green banana flour consumption.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Consumption of green banana flour (GBF) may promote health benefits, such as, decreased appetite, weight loss, glycemic control, intestinal function and lipid profile improvement, aging delay, cancer and heart disease prevention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of green banana flour consumption on anthropometric and biochemical parameters in overweight women.
  
  
  METHODS
  The glycemic index of flour in the study was determined. The effects of consumption of 20 g of green banana flour/day on weight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, waist and hip circumference, body composition, hemoglobin, lipid profile, glucose, insulin, insulin resistance, liver function and energy intake were evaluated in 25 overweight women for 45 days.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The glycemic index of the flour under study was classified as low. Reduction (p < 0.05) in systolic blood pressure, hip circumference and fasting glucose levels were found in women who had metabolic syndrome criteria.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Consumption of green banana flour (20 g/day) for 45 days did not promote weight loss or changes in body composition in overweight women. It was noted, however, decreased hip circumference. Significant health parameter improvements were also noted in individuals with metabolic syndrome, which showed a reduction in systolic blood pressure and fasting glucose.
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Minas Gerais. Brazil.. sandratavs@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tavares da Silva
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Minas Gerais. Brazil.. carolaraujors@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Carolina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Araújo Dos Santos
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Minas Gerais. Brazil.. yassanagirondoli@yahoo.com.br.
authors.forename: Yassana
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Marvila Girondoli
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Minas Gerais. Brazil.. luizanutricionista@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Luiza
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mello de Azeredo
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Minas Gerais. Brazil.. nandomoraesufv@yahoo.com.br.
authors.forename: Luís
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Fernando de Sousa Moraes
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Minas Gerais. Brazil.. jsnkeila@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Josiane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Keila Viana Gomes Schitini
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Minas Gerais. Brazil.. marioflaviolima@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Mário
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Flávio C de Lima
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Minas Gerais. Brazil.. raquelassiscoelho@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Raquel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cristina Lopes Assis Coelho
authors.affiliation: Laboratório de Metabolismo Energético e de Composição Corporal. Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Minas Gerais. Brazil.. jbrm@ufv.br.
authors.forename: Josefina
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bressan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000886:Anthropometry; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D001794:Blood Pressure; D015992:Body Mass Index; D005260:Female; D005433:Flour; D038321:Glycemic Index; D006801:Humans; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000378:metabolism; D008875:Middle Aged; D028521:Musa / Q000737:chemistry*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose