Added sugar: Nutritional knowledge and consumption pattern of a principal driver of obesity and diabetes among undergraduates in UAE

Khawaja, Amal H.; Qassim, Sundos; Hassan, Nageeb; Arafa, El‐Shaimaa A.

doi:10.1016/j.dsx.2019.06.031

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“…This indicated that large samples, genetic effects, participants' backgrounds should be considered in the epidemiology study [101]. However, epidemiological studies in China, India, United States, and UAE supported the dietary style of high-carbohydrate intake (such as refined grain and added sugar) positively correlated with T2D [18,[102][103][104][105]. Another profound study on epidemiology related to the increasing risk of T2D was conducted on sugar-sweetened diet beverages in female US nurses in 1989 [106].…”

Section: Population-based Studies Of Highcarbohydrate and High-msg Dietmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…More than 60% diabetic people live in China and India, followed by Japan [103,107]. Asian countries, such as China, India, or UAE are predicted to yield a higher rate of diabetic prevalence [18,[102][103][104][105]. Although general Fig.…”

Section: Population-based Studies Of Highcarbohydrate and High-msg Dietmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This fact might be due to the nationwide health guidance and lifestyle intervention program [107][108][109]. While studies on epidemiology related to highcarbohydrate diet related to the risk of T2D development are clearly [18,[102][103][104][105], findings about human population study at risk of high-MSG diet are inconsistent. Studies on MSG-related diabetic cases have been frequently reported using animal models.…”

Section: Population-based Studies Of Highcarbohydrate and High-msg Dietmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The genetic basis of high-carbohydrate and high-monosodium glutamate diet related to the increase of likelihood of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a review

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Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic diseases. Aside from the genetic factor, previous studies stated that other factors such as environment, lifestyle, and paternal-maternal condition play critical roles in diabetes through DNA methylation in specific areas of the genome. One of diabetic cases is caused by insulin resistance and changing the homeostasis of blood glucose control so glucose concentration stood beyond normal rate (hyperglycemia). High fat diet has been frequently studied and linked to triggering diabetes. However, most Asians consume rice (or food with high carbohydrate) and food with monosodium glutamate (MSG). This habit could lead to pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). Previous studies showed that high-carbohydrate or high-MSG diet could change gene expression or modify protein activity in body metabolism. This imbalanced metabolism can lead to pleiotropic effects of diabetes mellitus. In this study, the authors have attempted to relate various changes in genes expression or protein activity to the high-carbohydrate and high-MSG-induced diabetes. The authors have also tried to relate several genes that contribute to pathophysiology of T2D and proposed several ideas of genes as markers and target for curing people with T2D. These are done by investigating altered activities of various genes that cause or are caused by diabetes. These genes are selected based on their roles in pathophysiology of T2D.

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Section: Population-based Studies Of Highcarbohydrate and High-msg Dietmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Population-based Studies Of Highcarbohydrate and High-msg Dietmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…This is due to changes associated with moving away from home, busy schedules, and unhealthy eating patterns [ 9 , 10 ]. Sub-optimal dietary habits, including a high consumption of added sugars and low nutritional knowledge, have been reported in the UAE [ 11 ].…”

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“…Basic nutrition knowledge is important to assist individuals in making healthy dietary choices and to improve eating behaviors [ 12 ]. However, previous studies conducted in the UAE focused only on specific aspects of nutritional knowledge among college students [ 7 , 11 , 13 , 14 ]. Therefore, there is a need to conduct a more comprehensive assessment of nutritional knowledge among university students in the UAE to assist in the development of targeted nutrition education programs.…”

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Feasibility Study of a Newly Developed Technology-Mediated Lifestyle Intervention for Overweight and Obese Young Adults

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Background: Poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyle are common among young adults and increase the risk for chronic diseases later in life. Due to the widespread use of information technology among young adults, the Rashakaty (Fitness for Me) study aimed to develop and test the feasibility of a technology-based nutrition education intervention. This would support overweight and obese university students to achieve weight loss, enhance nutrition knowledge, and increase physical activity levels. Methods: We enrolled 246 participants in a 16-week non-randomized feasibility study with two arms: Rashakaty-Basic and Rashakaty-Enhanced. The intervention was guided by social cognitive theory and was delivered via a website and mobile apps. Results: Among the 161 participants who completed the endline assessments, there was no significant difference in weight loss between the two arms. However, waist circumference decreased more (p = 0.003) in the Rashakaty -Enhanced group. Additionally, changes in knowledge related to sources of nutrients (p < 0.001) and diet–disease relationships (p = 0.006) were significantly higher among the Rashakaty-Enhanced group. Rashakaty-Enhanced participants reported increased number of days spent on moderate physical activity (p = 0.013) and minutes walked (p < 0.001). Moreover, they also reported higher scores in social support from friends to reduce fat intake (p = 0.006) and from family and friends to increase physical activity (p = 0.001). Conclusions: The results of this feasibility study can assist in the development and implementation of future technology–mediated health promotion programs in the UAE, especially for young adults.

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Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages: Knowledge, beliefs and where should the money go?

Azaad Moonesar,

Al-Alawy,

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2024

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Added sugar: Nutritional knowledge and consumption pattern of a principal driver of obesity and diabetes among undergraduates in UAE

Cited by 21 publications

References 29 publications

The genetic basis of high-carbohydrate and high-monosodium glutamate diet related to the increase of likelihood of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a review

The genetic basis of high-carbohydrate and high-monosodium glutamate diet related to the increase of likelihood of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a review

Feasibility Study of a Newly Developed Technology-Mediated Lifestyle Intervention for Overweight and Obese Young Adults

Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages: Knowledge, beliefs and where should the money go?

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