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This study assessed the efficacy of such an intervention during menopausal transition.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methodology:<\/jats:title>\n \n A total of 160 perimenopausal women were randomized to the intervention (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 80) and the control arm (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 80). The intervention arm consisted of a combination of hypocaloric, low-fat, high-protein, and high-fiber diet, along with physical activity, psychological support, and behavioral modification techniques, while standard care was provided for the control arm.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n After a follow-up of 6 months, 134 participants were retained for the analysis. Participants showed notable reductions in a median change in weight, body mass index, waist circumference (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.01), waist-to-hip ratio (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05) and fat percentage (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.01), along with improved blood pressure. Favorable changes were also seen in biochemical markers such as median change in glycated hemoglobin, very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), total cholesterol, and triglycerides (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.01); and VLDL (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05). Dietary habits shifted toward lower energy and fat intake (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.01), with increased moderate-intensity and leisure activities (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05) and improved depression and anxiety scores (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.01). 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