Ramadan Fasting: Do we need more evidence

Ramadan, the 9th lunar month, is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. In this month, throughout the world, millions of Muslim fast from dawn to sunset every day; they refrain from drinking and eating during this time (1).Ramadan fasting and body composition Body weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) Weight reduction can be optimallyaccomplished with a multimodal approach by adopting a healthy lifestyle through diet modification, physical activity and possible pharmacological therapy (2). However, in Ramadan, reduction in total body weight, percentage of fat and resting metabolic rate have been attributed to reduced food intake and different nutritional behaviors (3, 4).