Despite the importance of regulating dietary factors for effective diabetes management and the presence of Saudi guidelines regarding diabetic diets, little is still known about the actual dietary patterns followed by diabetic individuals in Saudi Arabia. Diabetic patients in this study consumed significantl...
fast-food; dietary quality; dietary intake; predictors; adolescents; Saudi Arabia1. Introduction The population of Saudi Arabia has witnessed a significant transformation in eating habits and dietary patterns, due to the rapid economic transition and associated technological and social changes [1,2]. ...
Saudi Arabia [3,4,5,27]. Previous evidence has shown that individuals in Saudi Arabia tend to have their first stroke at a younger age compared to those in other Western countries [3,4,5]. This trend can be attributed to the KSA population pyramid, which is skewed towards a younger ...
Furthermore, obesity is prevalent in Saudi Arabia. The national rates of overweight and obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m2) in men and women aged 18–29 years were 30.4% and 10.2%, respectively [3]. A previous survey found that among Saudi adolescents aged 13–18 years old, ...
Saudi Arabia using a stratified sample of 571 high school students, with an average age of 16.7 (0.6). Their height and weight were measured, and their body mass index (BMI) was calculated. The decayed, missed, and filled scores (DMFTs) were recorded after an oral examination. Non-paramet...
In conclusion, the research population in Saudi Arabia had a poor adherence rate to the MedDiet, which emphasizes the importance of programs that support healthy eating habits. This study offers proof of a connection between following the MedDiet and a decreased incidence of severe depression, indi...