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PMID: 21666946 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between the nutritional habits of university students with health parameters related to cardiovascular risk. METHODS: Three hundred and twelve students (180 females and 132 males; mean age 21.1 +/- 2.8 years) attending King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA were randomly selected from the university register and invited to participate in the study during 2008-2009. Students who consented to participate completed a self-reported questionnaire including: nutritional screen, health habits, and lifestyle practice. Daily food consumption was recorded, and nutritional analysis was performed. Blood pressure (BP) was also measured. RESULTS: A quarter of students was found to be overweight (21%) or obese (6.5%). The percentage of overweight and obese male students was 23% and 7% compared with female students who were 19% overweight and 6% obese. There was a positive correlation between fat consumption and BMI as well as BP in both genders, between economical status and BMI (p=0.05), and between salty food and BP (p=0.05). There was a negative correlation between consumption of fiber, grains, vegetables, fruits, beans, and BMI as well as BP in both genders (p=0.05). CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that lifestyle modification is important especially in young age groups. The preventive interventions should focus not only on obesity, but also on related diseases. There is a need for strategies and coordinated efforts to reduce the tendency of overweight and obesity among college students. |
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Fadia Y Abdel-Megeid; Hala M Abdelkarem; Aisha M El-Fetouh |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Saudi medical journal Volume: 32 ISSN: 0379-5284 ISO Abbreviation: Saudi Med J Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-06-13 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7909441 Medline TA: Saudi Med J Country: Saudi Arabia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 621-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Food Science & Nutrition Department, Food Science & Agriculture College, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. |
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