Fast Food Consumption Associated with Obesity/Overweight Risk among University Female Student in Saudi Arabia

Al-Otaibi, Hala Hazam; Basuny, Amany M.

doi:10.3923/pjn.2015.511.516

Cited by 38 publications

(42 citation statements)

References 21 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…A similar finding was found in a Saudi study, which stated that frequent consumption of fast food was significantly associated with obesity [40]. Working people mainly consumed RTE food as they worked for long hours [41].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 84%

Association between body mass index and ready-to-eat food consumption among sedentary staff in Nay Pyi Taw union territory, Myanmar

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Ready-to-eat (RTE) food consumption has become popular in the working community with the increase in full-time jobs and the limited time to prepare food. Although RTE food is essential for this community, its consumption causes obesity. In Myanmar, obesity is a modifiable risk factor for non-communicable diseases, causing increases in morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to identify the association between body mass index (BMI) and RTE food consumption among sedentary staff in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Myanmar. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018, in which 400 respondents participated in face-to-face interviews. The study area was selected using simple random sampling and drawing method. Measuring tape and digital weighing scale were used to measure the height and weight of the respondents. BMI was calculated by dividing the weight by height squared (kg/m 2 ). Overweight and obesity were categorized by World Health Organization cut-off points. The collected data were analyzed using multiple logistic regression to estimate the adjusted odds ratio (AOR), and the 95% confidence interval (CI).Results: This study revealed that sedentary staff who consumed RTE food once or more per month were nearly five times more likely to be overweight and obese (AOR = 4.78, 95% CI 1.44-15.85) than those who consumed RTE food less frequently. In addition, five factors namely being older than 32 years (AOR = 3.97, 95% CI 1.82-8.69), preference for RTE food (AOR = 8.93, 95% CI 2.54-31.37), light-intensity of physical exercise (AOR = 3.55, 95% CI 1.63-7.73), sedentary leisure activities (AOR = 3.32, 95% CI 1.22-9.03), and smoking (AOR = 5.62, 95% CI 1.06-29.90) were positively associated with overweight and obesity. Conclusion: Frequent consumers of RTE food and less physically active sedentary staff were more likely to be overweight and obese. This study highlights the urgent need to raise awareness regarding healthy lifestyle behaviors among the working community to reduce the burden of obesity-related chronic diseases. Moreover, sedentary workers should be aware of the food-based dietary guidelines of the country. Policy makers should strictly enforce nutritional labeling of RTE food, and strictly prohibit over-branding of RTE food.

show abstract

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 84%

Association between body mass index and ready-to-eat food consumption among sedentary staff in Nay Pyi Taw union territory, Myanmar

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Another study among 320 Kuwait college students found that regular consumption of fast food was the most significant predictor of obesity (OR 3.3, 95% CI:1.3-8.9) (59). A cross-sectional study conducted to examine the pattern of fast food consumption among university students (18 to 25 years old) in King Faisal University, Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia, using a logistic regression model, indicated a significant association between obesity/overweight and consuming fast food two or more times per week (OR=3.072, 95% CI: 1.107-8.523) [60]. The percentage of those who consume fast food more than twice a week (47.1%) was higher than in the present study (38.2%).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors associated with obesity among Saudi women of reproductive age in Jeddah City

Mm¹,

Jackson²

2017

Journal of Obesity and Overweight

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Previous studies have shown that women who are overweight or obese are at risk for adverse reproductive outcomes, including infertility, gestational diabetes, and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. However, information surrounding the risk factors for obesity among Saudi women of reproductive age is deficient due to the limited number of studies that assessed obesity prevalence among them.

show abstract

“…Hal tersebut dapat dilihat dari hasil SQFFQ subjek dimana mereka rata-rata mengkonsumsi fast food 1-3 kali setiap minggu seperti fried chicken, pizza, burger, nugget dan bakso. Sebuah penelitian di Saudi Arabia pada tahun 2015 menunjukan hubungan yang signifikan antara konsumsi fast food dengan obesitas 22 . Faktor teman sebaya dan uang saku juga menjadi salah satu faktor untuk mengkonsumsi fast food 23 .…”

Section: Pembahasanunclassified

Kualitas Diet Dan Daya Tahan (Endurance) Atlet Bulutangkis Remaja Di Kota Semarang

2019

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Latar Belakang: Prestasi olahraga bulutangkis cenderung menurun beberapa tahun terakhir. Salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi prestasi adalah daya tahan (endurance). Kualitas diet akan mempengaruhi daya tahan (endurance) sehingga seseorang dapat melakukan pekerjaan secara efektif dan efisien dalam waktu yang lama tanpa menimbulkan kelelahan yang berlebihan. Tujuan: Mengetahui hubungan antara kualitas diet dan daya tahan atlet bulutangkis remaja di Kota SemarangMetode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian cross sectional. Subjek adalah 60 atlet bulutangkis usia 12-18 tahun. Variabel perancu adalah aktivitas fisik dan persen lemak tubuh subjek. Pengukuran daya tahan dengan metode Multistage Fitness Test (MFT). Data yang dikumpulkan yaitu kebiasaan makan yang diambil menggunakan Semi Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQFFQ) dan data aktivitas fisik menggunakan Physical Activity Quistionnaires for Adolescent (PAQ-A). Kualitas diet dinilai menggunakan kuisioner Diet Quality Index International (DQI-I). Data antropometri meliputi tinggi badan, berat badan, dan persen lemak tubuh. Uji kenormalan data dengan uji Kolmogorov-Smirnov dan analisis data dengan uji korelasi Rank Spearman.Hasil: Terdapat 1,7% subjek yang memiliki kualitas diet baik. Sebagian besar atlet memiliki daya tahan yang cukup (35%). Persen lemak tubuh subjek sebagian besar tergolong optimal (61,7%). Tidak terdapat hubungan antara kualitas diet dan daya tahan (endurance) (r = 0,122, p=0,353). Tidak terdapat hubungan antara aktivitas fisik dan daya tahan (endurance) (r = 0,209, p= 0,109). Ada hubungan antara persen lemak tubuh dan daya tahan (endurance) ( r = -0,480, p=0,0001). Simpulan: Kualitas diet yang baik akan meningkatkan daya tahan (endurance), namun bersifat lemah dan secara statistik tidak berhubungan. Persen lemak tubuh yang optimal berkontribusi penting dalam menjaga daya tahan (endurance) atlet. Faktor perancu aktivitas fisik tidak mempengaruhi daya tahan (endurance).

show abstract

Fast Food Consumption Associated with Obesity/Overweight Risk among University Female Student in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 38 publications

References 21 publications

Association between body mass index and ready-to-eat food consumption among sedentary staff in Nay Pyi Taw union territory, Myanmar

Association between body mass index and ready-to-eat food consumption among sedentary staff in Nay Pyi Taw union territory, Myanmar

Factors associated with obesity among Saudi women of reproductive age in Jeddah City

Kualitas Diet Dan Daya Tahan (Endurance) Atlet Bulutangkis Remaja Di Kota Semarang

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About