Weight and Height of Saudi Children Six to 16 Years from the Eastern Province

Magbool, Gady; Kaul, K. K.; Corea, J. R.; Osman, Magued; Al-Arfaj, Abdullatif A.

doi:10.5144/0256-4947.1993.344

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“…The food composition tables in the Arab region reported high sodium content in the diet [27] and this is supported in the present study which showed a high sodium intake level in both children and adults above the adequate intake and reaching almost to UL that could pose health problems in future if not controlled (Table 2).…”

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Assessment of selected nutrient intake and adipocytokine profile among Saudi children and adults

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A BALANCED DIET, including normal intake of essential amino acids, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, is important to maintain health and a sensible body weight. However, nutritional needs vary from one life stage to another. The scarcity or excessive intake in any of these substances could disturb the nutritional and metabolic homeostasis of the body and lead to increased risk for several pathologic conditions. Thus, dietary modification presents a powerful means by which we can minimize or prevent the onset of several risk factors for different disAssessment of selected nutrient intake and adipocytokine profile among Saudi children and adults Nasser M. Al-Daghri 1), 2), 3) , Abdulaziz Al-Othman 2), 4) , Khalid M. Alkharfy 1), 2), 5) , Majed S. Alokail 1), 2), 3) , Nasiruddin Khan 2) , Hanan A Alfawaz 6) , Ibrahim A. Aiswaidan 7) and George P. Chrousos 1), 8) Abstract. We report the dietary intake of selected nutrients in apparently healthy adults and children and its correlation with circulating levels of serum leptin and resistin. In this observational study, 47 Saudi children (mean age 13.1 ± 2.8 year) and 47 adults (mean age 45.7 ± 10.5 year) were recruited. Anthropometric data and lipid profile were obtained. Food intake was assessed by a food questionnaire and a 24-hour diet recall method. The dietary intake of selected nutrients was compared with the estimated average requirement (EAR) or adequate intake (AI) for establishing nutritional status. Results demonstrated that the levels of choline and calcium intake were significantly lower than the EAR in adults (p= 0.01 and 0.04, respectively) and relatively low in children. The level of manganese in adults was significantly higher (p= 0.02) than their AI level. The increasing levels of dietary vitamin B6 and B12 were associated with a significant increase in serum concentrations of leptin in adults and children (p=0.02). Overall, the dietary intakes of selected nutrients in Saudi adults and children were not adequate with most of them below cut-off EAR values except for essential amino acids.

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“…Females were lower than the American females before puberty (11-13 years), but thereafter, were higher. 36,11 The results of this study have also revealed that obesity and overweight are frequently encountered in all provinces of Saudi population, where the females are more obese than the males. The highest prevalence is in the Central Province (24.40%), and males and females in the Western Province (16.65%), while the lowest prevalence in both males and females is in the Southwestern Province.…”

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Prevalence of Obesity in the Saudi Population

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1997

Ann Saudi Med

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Obesity, i.e., excessive deposition of fat in the body, is the most common nutritional disorder in the developed countries. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the population of Saudi Arabia living in different regions of the country. A total of 14,660 adult Saudi males and females (>14 years of age) in 35 areas were screened and information on height (m) and weight (kg) was recorded during a National Project to study various aspects of diabetes mellitus in Saudi Arabia. The Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated and the data was used to group the males and females as overweight (BMI=25-29.9) and obese (BMI≥30). In the total Saudi population the prevalence of overweight was 27.23% and 25.20% in the males and females respectively, while the prevalence of obesity was 13.05% and 20.26% in the males and females respectively. When separated on the basis of each region, the prevalence of obesity was highest in the females in Central Province and in the males in the Western Province, while overweight was more prevalent in both the male and female population of the Central Province. The data was further analyzed depending on each area within each province and significant differences were encountered. In general, overweight was more common in the males and obesity in the females. This high prevalence of obesity is a cause for concern, since obesity is associated with several complications which increase both morbidity and mortality. Awareness programs must be initiated and nationwide control and prevention programs need to be adopted to decrease the prevalence of obesity in the Saudi population.

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“…21 Height was recorded using a measuring tape, with the individual standing straight next to the wall, with the heels, buttocks, shoulders and occuped touching the wall.…”

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Overweight and obesity in Saudi females of childbearing age

2003

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OBJECTIVE: Overweight and obesity are among the most frequently encountered multifactorial disorders in most populations of the world. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Saudi females of childbearing age. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study was approved by the University Scientific Committee. It included a group of 600 randomly recruited healthy females with age ranging from 16 -45 y. Four hundred and twenty one were students and 179 were housewives attending outpatient clinics for minor illnesses. Informed consent was obtained. Height and weight were recorded on one occasion. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated. RESULTS: Height, weight and BMI showed normal Gaussian distribution in these females and there was a significant positive correlation between BMI and age of each subject (r ¼ 0.505; P < 0.001). Prevalence of leanness, normal weight, overweight, obesity and morbid obesity were calculated in the total group and in different age groups. Significant increase in the prevalence of both overweight and obesity occurred with age. Unmarried and married females were compared and the latter had a higher prevalence of both overweight and obesity compared to the former. This difference persisted after taking into account differences in the age of the two groups. Students and housewives were compared but no differences in the prevalence were observed in the two groups. DISCUSSION: The results of this study show that overweight and obesity are frequently encountered in Saudi females of childbearing age. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was higher amongst a group of married women than among a group of single women. There is an urgent need to spread awareness about obesity, its consequences and ways and means of prevention among the females.

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Weight and Height of Saudi Children Six to 16 Years from the Eastern Province

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Assessment of selected nutrient intake and adipocytokine profile among Saudi children and adults

Assessment of selected nutrient intake and adipocytokine profile among Saudi children and adults

Prevalence of Obesity in the Saudi Population

Overweight and obesity in Saudi females of childbearing age

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