[Clinical trial with educational intervention in perimenopausal women with cardiovascular risk factor].

Objective: To assess whether an educational intervention in women in perimenopausal age with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and/or dyslipidemia could improve aspects of quality of life and exercise.

Methods: A randomized clinical trial.

Variables: physical activity, quality of life and weight in women aged 45-60 years (n = 320) at time 0 and 12 months after surgery.

[Benefits of an educational intervention on diet and anthropometric profile of women with one cardiovascular risk factor].

Background And Objective: To assess whether an educational intervention in perimenopausal women with hypertension, diabetes mellitus and/or dyslipidaemia would improve adherence to a Mediterranean diet pattern and achieve changes in anthropometric parameters.

Patients: Randomized clinical trial of parallel groups: 320 women (45-60 years) in 2 urban primary care services.

Variables Studied: hip and waist circumference, body mass index (BMI), total, visceral and trunk fat (bioimpedance measures) and adherence to Mediterranean diet (MEDAS-14 questionnaire).