Dietary Behavior of Adolescents in the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia: A Comparison between Cities with and without the Healthy Cities Program

Alasqah, Ibrahim; Mahmud, Ilias; East, Leah; Alqarawi, Nada; Usher, Kim

doi:10.3390/ijerph18189508

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“…In the current study, the sex of the adolescents was associated with fast-food consumption; a significantly larger proportion of males frequently consumed fast food, compared with females. A study conducted among 1133 adolescents in the Qassim region, Saudi Arabia, showed that female adolescents are less likely to consume fast-foods, compared with male adolescents [ 39 ]. This association was also found among university students in Saudi Arabia, and in other settings [ 40 , 41 ].…”

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Fast-Food Consumption, Dietary Quality, and Dietary Intake of Adolescents in Saudi Arabia

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Ateek

Alamri

et al. 2022

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High fast-food consumption is a common public-health concern among adolescents, due to its link to a number of non-communicable diseases. Frequent consumption of fast food may also affect diets of individuals; however, research addressing this issue is lacking in Saudi Arabia. We aimed to investigate the association between fast-food consumption, dietary quality, and dietary intake of adolescents in Saudi Arabia. This is a cross-sectional study of 617 healthy adolescents aged 11–18 years, who were recruited randomly from 16 middle- and high-schools located in Jeddah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Sociodemographic data were collected from parents. Dietary data, including the frequency of fast-food consumption, dietary quality (assessed using the short-form food frequency questionnaire), and dietary intake (assessed using multiple 24 h diet recalls from a subsample), were collected from the adolescents. Approximately one-third of adolescents (28.5%) reported frequent fast-food consumption (>two times a week). Results showed that a higher proportion of male adolescents frequently consumed fast-food, compared with female adolescents (32.8% vs. 24.8%, p = 0.039). Adolescents with the highest monthly family-income (≥SAR 21,000 ) reported a significantly higher frequency of fast-food consumption compared with families with a lower monthly income (p = 0.009). Frequency of fast-food consumption predicted lower dietary-quality in adolescents (Beta (B) = −0.27 [95% confidence interval (CI): −0.35 to –0.18]) and higher carbohydrate and free-sugar intake (B = 6.93 [95% CI: 0.78 to 13.1], and B = 3.93 [95% CI: 1.48 to 6.38], respectively). In conclusion, nutrition-intervention programs aiming to limit fast-food consumption and enhance the dietary quality of adolescents in Saudi Arabia, are warranted.

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Fast-Food Consumption, Dietary Quality, and Dietary Intake of Adolescents in Saudi Arabia

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“…Physical activities in adolescence improve health in adulthood (6)(7)(8)(9). Therefore, physical activity in adolescence is a critical concept in health (5).…”

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The Effect of Pilates Exercise on the Muscle Strength of Female Students: A Case Study in Gorgan, Iran

Bagheri

Jafari

Firoozi

et al. 2023

J Health Rep Technol

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Background: Physical activities in adolescence are one of the critical health concepts in adolescents, especially females, because they are prone to musculoskeletal disorders due to the weakness of the trunk muscles. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of Pilates exercise on the muscle strength of female students aged 13 - 15 years. Methods: This research was conducted on 50 girl students of the first secondary school in Gorgan, Iran, in 2022, who were selected by a multi-stage cluster sampling method. The samples were divided into case and control groups. The test group received eight sessions (30 - 45 minutes) of Pilates twice a week for four weeks. The control group performed routine school sports. The results were analyzed using inferential statistics and SPSS software version 21. Results: The independent t-test showed a significant difference between the Pilates and control groups for upper (P < 0.01) and lower body muscles (P < 0.01). In addition, the ANCOVA test showed a significant difference between the two groups in terms of upper-body (P < 0.01) and lower-body muscle strength (P < 0.01) by removing the pre-test effect. Conclusions: Based on the results, Pilates exercises strengthened female students’ upper and lower body muscles. This sports method is inexpensive and does not require a large space or facilities. Therefore, educational and health managers in schools can use this sports method to strengthen students’ physical and mental health.

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“…Children and adolescents should also minimize the time spent in extended periods of sedentary activity (Piercy et al, 2018). Alasqah et al (2021) noted that most Saudi adolescents do not meet the recommendation of 60 min of PA per day; consequently, 28-30% of adolescents are overweight or obese. Maintaining regular PA is especially important for children and adolescents not only because it provides health benefits, but also because it is an important factor in acquiring lifelong habits (Ridgers et al, 2007) and for a public health priority (Dallman et al, 2009).…”

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Physical activity across days of week, video games, and laptop use are more likely to influence weight gain among Saudi Youth

Alibrahim

2022

Front. Sports Act. Living

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PurposeThe purpose of this study was to determine the extent and prevalence of daily PA and the sedentary behavior during inactive spare-time among young Saudis and their effect on overweight and obesity.MethodsA total of 357 students completed all stages of this study. They included 282 boys aged 11.95 ± 0.73 years (213 children aged 11.62 ± 0.506 years and 69 adolescents aged 13.16 ± 0.373 years) and 75 girls (16 children aged 11.94 ± 0.236 years and 59 adolescents aged 13.47 ± 0.626 years). For each participant, height and weight were measured, and BMI was calculated. A questionnaire asking about daily PA and sedentary habits during the previous 7 days was also used. Multiple comparisons were performed to test for differences between groups by sex and age category, and stepwise multiple regression analysis was used to determine which variables significantly affected BMI.ResultsThe overall prevalence of overweight and obesity was 17.02 and 28.37% in boys and 9.33 and 0% in girls, respectively. The patterns of PA were changing within elements and between sexes. Both groups of boys were more active than girls during breakfast and lunch periods (p < 0.001 for all). A significant difference in favor of boys was also observed between the two groups of boys and the group of adolescent girls regarding after-school physical activity (p < 0.05 for all). Prepubescent boys reported being generally less active during the previous 7 days than their female counterparts and adolescent peers. Sedentary behaviors did not differ between all groups. Playing video games and using laptops were the parameters significantly associated with BMI.ConclusionsThis study noted that the prevalence of overweight and obesity was more pronounced in boys than in girls. However, boys were more active but had the same degree of sedentary behavior as girls. Physical activity across the days of weekly, video games, and laptop use were the parameters that most affected BMI.

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Dietary Behavior of Adolescents in the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia: A Comparison between Cities with and without the Healthy Cities Program

Cited by 7 publications

References 38 publications

Fast-Food Consumption, Dietary Quality, and Dietary Intake of Adolescents in Saudi Arabia

Fast-Food Consumption, Dietary Quality, and Dietary Intake of Adolescents in Saudi Arabia

The Effect of Pilates Exercise on the Muscle Strength of Female Students: A Case Study in Gorgan, Iran

Physical activity across days of week, video games, and laptop use are more likely to influence weight gain among Saudi Youth

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