Anthropometric and lifestyle characteristics of active and inactive saudi and british adolescents

Duncan, Michael; Al-Hazzaa, Hazzaa M.; Al‐Nakeeb, Yahya; Alsobayel, Hana; Abahussain, Nada A; Musaiger, Abdulrahman O.; Lyons, Mark; Collins, Peter; Nevill, Alan M.

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“…Positive support for participation in physical activity mentioned in more than one study was the knowledge that physical activity is important [ 92 , 93 ] and desire to enhance one’s appearance [ 94 , 95 ]. Healthy diet, such as the consumption of fruits and vegetables, were also reported as positive correlates several studies [ 66 , 86 – 88 ].…”

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A systematic review of physical activity and sedentary behaviour research in the oil-producing countries of the Arabian Peninsula

Mabry¹,

Koohsari

Bull

et al. 2016

BMC Public Health

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BackgroundThe dramatic rise in Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) in the oil-producing countries of the Arabian Peninsula is driven in part by insufficient physical activity, one of the five main contributors to health risk in the region. The aim of this paper is to review the available evidence on physical activity and sedentary behaviour for this region. Based on the findings, we prioritize an agenda for research that could inform policy initiatives with regional relevance.MethodsWe reviewed regional evidence on physical activity and sedentary behaviour to identify the needs for prevention and policy-related research. A literature search of peer-reviewed publications in the English language was conducted in May 2016 using PubMed, Web of Science and Google Scholar. 100 studies were identified and classified using the Behavioural Epidemiology Framework.ResultsReview findings demonstrate that research relevant to NCD prevention is underdeveloped in the region. A majority of the studies were epidemiological in approach with few being large-scale population-based studies using standardised measures. Correlates demonstrated expected associations with health outcomes, low levels of physical activity (particularly among young people), high levels of sedentary behaviour (particularly among men and young people) and expected associations of known correlates (e.g. gender, age, education, time, self-motivation, social support, and access). Very few studies offered recommendations for translating research findings into practice.ConclusionsFurther research on the determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the Arabian Peninsula using standard assessment tools is urgently needed. Priority research includes examining these behaviours across the four domains (household, work, transport and leisure). Intervention research focusing on the sectors of education, health and sports sectors is recommended. Furthermore, adapting and testing international examples to the local context would help identify culturally relevant policy and programmatic interventions for the region.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12889-016-3642-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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A systematic review of physical activity and sedentary behaviour research in the oil-producing countries of the Arabian Peninsula

Mabry¹,

Koohsari

Bull

et al. 2016

BMC Public Health

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“…[24] It is increasingly accepted that an accumulation of environmental, physiological, personal, and lifestyle factors throughout life play a major role in cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. [25] Studies concerning the dietary and lifestyle behaviors of students in the health career reported controversial results, but most of these studies indicated that the majority of these students have a high tendency to engage in unhealthy dietary and lifestyle habits including meal skipping, low fruits and vegetables intake, high fast food consumption, and minimal physical activity. [26][27][28] Analysis of the dietary habits of the students in the present sample revealed adoption of several undesired dietary habits.…”

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Assessment of lifestyle and eating habits among undergraduate students in Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia

Alshehri¹,

Al-Qahtani²,

Shaikh³

et al. 2017

Int J Med Sci Public Health

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Background: Admission to the university is a new stage of life for students that are generally associated with independence, social activities, and changes in lifestyle and behavior including changes in nutritional habits. Objectives: The study objective was to investigate the lifestyle and major dietary risk factors associated with the development of overweight and obesity among Najran University students, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: 300 undergraduate students attending Najran University completed a self-administered questionnaire on demographic, social, and cultural data, as well as information on eating habits, health and nutritional status. The questionnaire was labeled and coded by the researcher. The data obtained were subjected to analysis using Microsoft Office Excel 2007. Results: Analysis of the dietary habits of the students in the present sample revealed adoption of several undesired dietary habits. Two-thirds of them had between 1 and 2 weekly servings of fruit and vegetables, more than half choosing the less healthy food, fast food in particular, and about one-third only having a regular healthy breakfast on a daily basis. Almost two-thirds (62%) of the students have normal body mass index, almost 14.2% are underweight, 11% are overweight, and 12% are obese. 29% of the students engaged in regular exercise while another 25% stated that they never or hardly ever perform physical exercise. Most students, about 40% go to bed between 1 and 3 am, 47% sleep for <6 h/day, and more than 50% feel that they are not getting enough sleep although 24% always take a nap and 45% take a nap occasionally. Majority of the students did not smoke, with 17.2% of the students being regular smokers. These figures reflect the rather unhealthy dietary and lifestyle patterns of Najran University students in general. Conclusion: This study showed the difficulties that university students encounter, especially when they are away from the family, in following a healthy lifestyle and taking care of themselves from the nutritional point of view. The present data had shown relatively alarming prevalence of overweight/obesity, unhealthy dietary practices, and lifestyle behaviors that should be targeted and modified. This project provides valuable data that could be used by policymakers to address issues concerning students' health.

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“…It has been established that childhood obesity is increasing worldwide [ 37 ], with recent trends suggesting that the sharpest upsurges in prevalence are in the GCC countries [ 9 ]. It is increasingly accepted that an accumulation of environmental, physiological, personal and lifestyle factors throughout life play a major role in CVD morbidity and mortality [ 38 ]. The growing numbers of obese children and adolescents worldwide demand an investment in primary and secondary prevention of obesity and being overweight in youth [ 39 ].…”

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An Investigation into the Lifestyle, Health Habits and Risk Factors of Young Adults

Al‐Nakeeb

Lyons

Dodd

et al. 2015

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This project examined the lifestyle, health habits and risk factors of young adults at Qatar University. It explored the clustering and differences in dietary habits, body mass index (BMI) and physical activity (PA) amongst male and female students, both Qatari and non-Qatari. Seven hundred thirty two students aged 18–25 years completed a self-reported questionnaire and an objective measure of BMI. Males and females had a high prevalence of being overweight and obesity and low levels of PA, according to well-established international standards. Three clusters were identified based on the students’ lifestyle and dietary habits. Cluster 1 (high risk factors) included those who engaged the least in healthy dietary practices and consumed the most unhealthy foods, participated in less PA and had the highest BMI. Cluster 2 (moderate risk factors) included those with considerably more habits falling into the moderate category, engagement in the most PA, the least TV and computer viewing time and had the lowest BMI. Cluster 3 (low risk factors) included those who engaged the most with the four healthy dietary practices, the least with the four unhealthy dietary practices and participated in moderate PA per week. This project provides valuable data that could be used by policy makers to address issues concerning student’s health.

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Anthropometric and lifestyle characteristics of active and inactive saudi and british adolescents

Cited by 14 publications

References 34 publications

A systematic review of physical activity and sedentary behaviour research in the oil-producing countries of the Arabian Peninsula

A systematic review of physical activity and sedentary behaviour research in the oil-producing countries of the Arabian Peninsula

Assessment of lifestyle and eating habits among undergraduate students in Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia

An Investigation into the Lifestyle, Health Habits and Risk Factors of Young Adults

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