Dietary trends and obesity in Saudi Arabia

被引：13

作者：

Alhusseini, Noara ^{[1
]}

Alsinan, Nawra ^{[1
]}

Almutahhar, Shahad ^{[1
]}

Khader, Majd ^{[1
]}

Tamimi, Rawand ^{[1
]}

Elsarrag, Mazin Ibrahim ^{[1
]}

Warar, Rabah ^{[1
]}

Alnasser, Sara ^{[1
,2
]}

Ramadan, Majed ^{[3
,4
]}

Omair, Aamir ^{[5
]}

Aouabdi, Sihem ^{[6
]}

Saleem, Rimah ^{[1
]}

Alabadi-Bierman, Alaa ^{[7
,8
]}

机构：

[1] Alfaisal Univ, Coll Med, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

[2] Prince Sultan Mil Med City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

[3] King Abdullah Int Med Res Ctr, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

[4] King Saud bin Abdulaziz Univ Hlth Sci, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

[5] King Saud Bin Abdulaziz Univ Hlth Sci, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

[6] Minist Natl Guard, King Abdulaziz Med City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

[7] Loma Linda Univ, Sch Publ Hlth, Loma Linda, CA USA

[8] Univ Calif Riverside, Riverside, CA USA

来源：

FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH | 2024年 / 11卷

关键词：

diet; Saudi Arabia; dietary trends; ketogenic diet; intermittent fasting; gluten-free diet; calorie restriction; WEIGHT-LOSS; CALORIE RESTRICTION; GENDER-DIFFERENCES; INTERMITTENT; ADULTS;

D O I：

10.3389/fpubh.2023.1326418

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

IntroductionDietary habits in Saudi Arabia have been shifting toward the Western diet, which is high in fat, salt, and sugar, leading to a high obesity rate. Different dietary strategies such as the Ketogenic Diet (KD), Intermittent Fasting (IF), Gluten Free Diet (GFD), and Calorie Restriction Diet (CRD) have shown an influential role in weight loss. This study aimed to compare trending diets and correlate different types of diet with obesity and lifestyle among adults in Saudi Arabia.MethodsA cross-sectional study was performed on Saudis and non-Saudis over 18 years old. We used convenience sampling, an online questionnaire distributed via social media channels, including WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and Twitter. SPSS 28 software was applied for data analysis. The chi-square test was used to determine associations between different variables. Statistical significance was considered at a value of p less than 0.05.ResultsMost participants were females residing in the Eastern and Central regions of Saudi Arabia. Although most do not follow any dietary plan, they exhibited acceptable exercise and lifestyle. The minority of the study population followed different types of diet plans, such as KD, IF, and GFD. The purpose of most of the participants who have used these strategies was for weight loss but failed to sustain the dietary plan for more than 1 month.ConclusionObesity remains a challenging issue in Saudi Arabia. Adherence to dietary regimes could help in controlling obesity. Increasing the awareness of the benefits of each dietary plan for health, choosing the appropriate one, and sustaining a balanced nutrition pattern.

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