Open AccessStudy of bodyweight and eating attitude among female university members in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A comparison between different methods of weight assessment
Author(s) -
Rania Naguib,
Marwa M. R. Tawfik,
Sukainah A Alsubaiei,
Altaf M Almoallem,
Dana M Alajlouni,
Tahani A Alruwaili,
Wd S Sendy,
Zainab Al Habib
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1058_19
Subject(s) - underweight , medicine , obesity , anthropometry , body mass index , eating attitudes test , body fat percentage , demography , gerontology , overweight , sociology
The economic transition in Saudi Arabia imposed negative consequences leading to an increase in the prevalence of obesity and its sequelae. Despite the commitment of high authorities in KSA to combat obesity, so far 25% of Saudis are still obese. The association between obesity, disordered eating attitude, and body image needs to be addressed.