ASSOCIATION OF DIET WITH ABDOMINAL OBESITY

Authors

  • Khadija Rubab Department of Human Nutrition, The Agriculture University, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
  • Maryam Asad Baig Department of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Sana Farooq Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Farwa Farooq Department of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Iqra Rasheed Department of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Rakia Manzoor College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, P. R. of China
  • Husna Wali Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Women University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
  • Ambar Wali Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Women University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejfnsm.v5i1.162

Keywords:

BMI, diet, fats, obesity, physical activity

Abstract

Introduction: Pakistan. In today's society, being overweight or obese in the abdomen is seen as a growing public health concern. While the term "abdominal obesity" refers to an excess of abdominal body fat, the way that fat is distributed has a significant impact on many metabolic conditions. Objectives: The current study aimed to investigate dietary association with abdominal obesity. Methodology: A qualitative research study was followed in this study. A total of 200 housewives between the age group of 25 to 40 were enrolled in the study as the sample. A proper questionnaire was developed before the conduction of the research study. The data for the study was collected using a validated food frequency questionnaire approved by the supervisor of the project. Results: The results indicated waist-to-hip ratio for most of the respondents i.e., 56 percent was high i.e., 0.85 and above meaning that most of the respondents were having abdominal obesity. Body Mass Index results indicated that most of the respondents i.e., 55.71 percent of the total respondents were overweight. Most of the respondents i.e., 45.71 were having very high levels of visceral fats, while most of the respondents i.e., 67 percent were involved in moderate physical activity. Conclusion: The study recommended that women should choose moderate amounts of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats found in fish, nuts, and certain vegetable oils. The study also recommended strength training exercises at least twice a week for the women.

 

Author Biographies

  • Khadija Rubab, Department of Human Nutrition, The Agriculture University, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

    Khadija Rubab, Master student. Research interests in human nutrition.

  • Maryam Asad Baig, Department of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

    Maryam Asad Baig, Master student. Research interests in nutrition and dietetics.

  • Sana Farooq, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

    Sana Farooq, PhD holder, Faculty Member of Allied Health Sciences. Research interests in nutrition.

  • Farwa Farooq, Department of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

    Farwa Farooq, Master student. Research interests in nutrition and dietetics.

  • Iqra Rasheed, Department of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

    Iqra Rasheed, PhD student. Research interests in nutrition.

  • Rakia Manzoor, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, P. R. of China

    Rakia Manzoor, Master student. Research interests in pharmaceutical sciences.

  • Husna Wali, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Women University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

    Husna Wali, PhD holder. Research interests in nutrition and dietetics.

  • Ambar Wali, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Women University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

    Amber Wali, Master student. Researches interests in human nutrition and dietetics.

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2024-01-11

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