Food Consumption Patterns and Trends in The Gulf Cooperation
Council

Ahmed, Adam E.; Elbushra, Azharia Abdelbagi; Salih, Osama A.

doi:10.3923/pjn.2019.623.636

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“…Additionally, the nutritional transition towards a more Western diets among Gulf countries citizen (high in animal derived-food products, added sugar, fat, salt and low plant food such as fruit and vegetables) [ 42 ], could explain the possible reasons for the low score seen in this study. These shifts in food consumption habits have been associated with an increase in urbanization, economic and technological development, and modernization in most countries of the region [ 42 , 43 ].…”

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“…Over 13 million olive trees have been planted in these areas, increasing the accessibility of olive oil among locals [ 47 ]. Moreover, the food supply for cereal, fruit, meat, milk, and vegetables have scored highly among Gulf countries [ 43 ]; thus, food security is not considered an issue among these countries [ 48 ] and adaption of healthy dietary patterns such as the MedDiet will not impose added expense to the household.…”

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High Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Obesity among Adults in Gulf Countries

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The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is considered as a good example of a healthy dietary pattern that has protective effects on obesity. The aim of the present study was to assess the adherence of adults from three Gulf countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Kuwait) to the MedDiet and its association with obesity risk. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 961 men and women (75.7%) aged 20–55 years old. Waist circumference (WC), and hip circumference (HC) were measured waist/hip ratio (WHR) and body mass index (BMI) were calculated. A validated 14-item Questionnaire was used to measure adherence to MedDiet. The mean of the adherence to MedDiet score was 5.9 ± 2.03 for the total sample. An inverse association was observed between the adherence to MedDiet and BMI after adjusting for potential confounders (p = 0.0003 in total participants, and p = 0.001 in women only). A protective effect was seen with a higher adherence to the MedDiet on HC, suggesting that a greater adherence to the MedDiet was associated with a decreased HC (p = 0.04 in total participants, and p = 0.01 in women only). In conclusion, low adherence to the MedDiet among participants from three gulf countries was associated with increased obesity indicators, BMI, and HC.

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High Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Obesity among Adults in Gulf Countries

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“…Studies on consumption patterns of GCC citizens such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait during the last five decades were directed more toward animal-derived food products rather than plant sources [ 45 , 46 ]. Regarding fish consumption, only 10% satisfied the recommended servings consumption, while fish is readily available throughout the year in the UAE at affordable prices and is part of the traditional cuisine.…”

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Determinants for Mediterranean diet adherence beyond the boundaries: a cross-sectional study from Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates

Hashim,

Radwan,

Ismail

et al. 2024

J Transl Med

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Background Substantial evidence embraced the nutrition competence of the Mediterranean diet (MD) as a healthy model for decreasing the risk of chronic diseases and increasing longevity, with the bonus of ensuring environmental sustainability. Measuring adherence to this diet is marginally investigated in the Arabian Gulf region, an area away from the Mediterranean region. The current study aimed to assess the MD adherence among adults in Sharjah/the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and to identify the most influential predictors for MD adherence among the study participants. Methods A cross-sectional study design was employed using a self-reported, web-based electronic questionnaire that questioned sociodemographics, lifestyle factors, and familiarity with the MD. The MD adherence was assessed by the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener validated questionnaire. The adherence level was classified as low for a total score of [0–5], medium [score 6–7], and high (8–13). Results The study included 1314 participants (age 25–52 years) comprised 822 (62.6%) females and 492 (37.4%) males. There was a moderate adherence score (5.9 ± 1.9) among the study participants. The food constituent expressed the lowest contribution to the MD was fish (9.3%), followed by fruits (12.3%), and legumes (18.3%). The multivariable linear regression analysis showed an overall significant linear trend for the association between the MD adherence score and physical activity, while nutrition information from dietitians and social media were the most two strongly related predictors for the higher adherence (β = 0.747; 95% CI 0.51–0.98, and β 0.60; 95% CI 0.269–0.93; p < 0.001, respectively). On the other side, being a smoker and from a non-Mediterranean country was associated with lower adherence scores (β = 0.538; 95% CI 0.252–0.82, p < 0.001). Conclusion The findings of the current study showed a moderate adherence, low proportion for high adherence, and a gap in the familiarity with the diet name. Being married, physically active, non-smoker, and getting nutrition information from dietitians and social media were the strongest predictors for higher adherence. It is warranted that public health and nutrition specialists/dietitians to tailor new modern approaches for promoting healthy dietary behaviours consistent with the MD.

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“…To date, there is no clear evidence that diet and/or food allergy are associated with asthma in Bahrain and Oman. The reason for focusing on evidence of the association between diet and asthma is that the AGR has recently experienced major shifts in food consumption patterns, such as a large increase in the consumption of animal fats, vegetable oils, sugar and sweeteners [24]. Empirical knowledge on the relationship between food allergy and asthma in the AGR is limited.…”

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Diet and Food Allergy as Risk Factors for Asthma in the Arabian Gulf Region: Current Evidence and Future Research Needs

Alsharairi

2019

IJERPH

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Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease which is associated with higher levels of systemic inflammation. The causes of asthma remain poorly understood. Unhealthy diet and food allergy are potential risk factors for developing asthma. The prevalence of asthma in the Arabian Gulf region (AGR), and Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar in particular, is higher than in other Eastern Mediterranean countries. In the AGR, diets tend to be of low nutritional value due to high levels of total energy, cholesterol, sodium, added sugars and saturated fat, and low levels of fiber, fruit and vegetables. A few studies that include children and adults in the AGR have suggested a potential link between unhealthy diets/specific food allergens and increased risk of asthma, however, the association of food allergy with asthma is still a controversial issue. The aim of this commentary is to consider the evidence from the AGR regarding the effects of diet/food allergy on asthma risk that may be used to make recommendations for future research.

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Food Consumption Patterns and Trends in The Gulf Cooperation Council

Cited by 9 publications

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High Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Obesity among Adults in Gulf Countries

High Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Obesity among Adults in Gulf Countries

Determinants for Mediterranean diet adherence beyond the boundaries: a cross-sectional study from Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates

Diet and Food Allergy as Risk Factors for Asthma in the Arabian Gulf Region: Current Evidence and Future Research Needs

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