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Studying the pattern of food meals and prevalence of overwei | 16174
International Research Journals

Studying the pattern of food meals and prevalence of overweight, Obesity and its related diseases among Saudi population in Makkah and Jeda Regions

Abstract

Amr A Rezq

Overweight and obesity is a result of positive energy balance over an extended period of time, where energy intake exceeds energy expenditure. The present investigation aimed to study the pattern of food meals, prevalence rate of overweight and obesity and its related diseases among population in Makkah and Jada regions, KSA. A cross sectional study was conducted to achieve the present study. A total number (400 subjects) of both genders were participated in the study, while 300 subjects was response. Interviewer questionnaire, anthropometric measurements, dietary assessment was used for data collection. Results indicated that BMI, body fat (%), visceral fat (%), abdominal, waist and hip circumference were higher in females than that of males. Overweight and obesity subjects were higher in age from 20 to 30 years. Overweight and obese subjects had higher rate of heart, high blood pressure, diabetes millets, arthritis and respiratory diseases as compared to those of non- overweight or obese subjects. The higher rate of these diseases was found in obese subjects. Consumption of snack food per day and fast food per week was higher in overweight and obese subjects. Overweight and obese females and male had increased in macronutrients and total caloric intakes as compared to that of non-overweight or obese. Collectively, Overweight and obesity was higher among aged group of 20 to 30 years and females than that of males. Higher rates of heart, high blood pressure, diabetes millets, arthritis and respiratory diseases were found in overweight and obese subjects.

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