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.