Master’s Degree Awarded to Ms. Dhikra Ahmed Al-Sayaghi‎ in Food Science and Nutrition

Ms. Dhikra Ahmed Hussein Al-Sayaghi ‎was awarded a Master’s Degree in Food Science and Nutrition for her thesis titled: Effect of Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet on Weight Loss among Overweight and Obese Women, which was submitted to the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment – Sana’a University. The MA defense was held on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

The MA Viva-voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:
# Committee Members Designation Position
1 Prof. Abduljalil Derhim ‎ ‎ Internal Examiner Chair
2 Prof. Adnan Abdo Mohammed Al-Qubati ‎ Main Supervisor Member
3 Prof. Qais Abdullah Abdullah Najeem ‎ ‎ External Examiner Member
The study aimed to investigate the effect of the ketogenic diet on weight loss among overweight and obese women, and to compare its effectiveness with that of a standard diet.
The study yielded a number of key findings summarized as follows:
 The ketogenic diet proved more effective in promoting weight loss.
 It had a positive effect on reducing blood glucose levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
 The ketogenic diet contributed to improved insulin sensitivity.
In light of the findings, the researcher recommended:
 Conducting separate studies for each study variable with a larger sample size and over a longer duration.
 Supporting and encouraging such research, given its significant benefits to public health and the community.
The defense session was attended by a number of academics, researchers, students, colleagues, and the researcher’s family.