Weight loss by ketogenic diet among overweight and obese Kurds-Kurdistan region of Iraq

Objective: This study aims to ascertain the impact of a Ketogenic (keto) Diet (KD) on weight loss. Material and Methods: The study uses questionnaires and surveys to collect data in the Kurdistan region of Iraq between October 2024 and February 2025 and uses keto-diet stores, and in-person encounters to evaluate body mass index, obesity levels, and perceptions of the KD. Results: For the individuals' sociodemographic characteristics, frequency and percentage were employed. The consistency of weight loss, weeks of keto diet, and blood glucose and cholesterol levels for each group of men and women were calculated using an unpaired T-test (independent) with a P-value of less than 0.05 for the baseline before and after the keto diet for perception. Of the 130 participants, 48% were women and 52% were men, and they ranged in age from 10 to 69. Both sexes were heavily following the KD between the ages of 30 and 39: 34.92% of women and 35.82% of men. 35.82% of men and 38.10% of women were categorized as Class 1 and Class 2 obese, respectively, based on body mass index. In addition, ladies lost 15.3 kg in 33.1 weeks (p < 0.0001), while males lost an average of 23.7 kg in 49.2 weeks (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The utilization of the KD as a therapeutic intervention for obesity, illnesses related to nutrition, and other new treatments may be supported by these findings.