"KETOGENIC MEDITERRANEAN VERSUS HYPOCALORIC BALANCED DIET ON POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN ADOLESCENTS"

each patient in group A was instructed briefly about the nature of the treatment regimen to gain the patient's confidence and cooperation. the patient will receive ketogenic Mediterranean diet with aerobic training program. The diet will contain approximately 9300 kJ accordingly, 37% as total fat, 18% as monounsaturated and 9% as saturated, and 33 g of fiber per day for 3 months with moderate aerobic exercises in the form of walking from 30 to 45 minutes a day, 3 times per week for 3 months. This procedure performed by using the components of ketogenic Mediterranean diet: * Protein source: fatty fish, seafood, poultry, and eggs. * Fats and oils: olive oil, avocado oil, and MCT oil (medium-chain triglycerides oil). * Low carb vegetables: leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, and other low carb veggies. * Low carb fruits: avocados, olives, and tomato. * Flavourings: paprika, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, anise, lemon or lime juice , mint , parsley and garlic .

Group (b) received low caloric balanced diet regimen with aerobic exercise for 3 months in the form of moderate aerobic exercises in the form of walking for 30 to 45 minutes a day, 3 times per week for 3 months. This group received a diet of 1800 calories or lower accordingly including a combination of two or more of the following in each meal: Non starchy vegetable: spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, etc. Fruits: berries, apples bears, citrus fruits, melon, grapes bananas, etc. Starchy vegetables: potatoes peas, sweet potatoes etc. Fish and shellfish: salmon, clams, Trouts, oysters, etc. Eggs: whole eggs are more nutrient dense than white eggs. Poultry and meat: chicken turkey, beef, lamb, etc. Whole grains: oats, brown rice, farro etc. Legumes: chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils etc. Healthy fats: avocados, olive oil, unsweetened coconut, avocado oil. Dairy products: full-fat or reduced fat plain yogurt kefir and full-fat cheese.