Objectives: Obesity is a leading risk factor for global mortality, promoted by poor dietary
habits and sedentary behaviour. This study explores the clustering and differences in dietary …

This study explores differences in weight status, obesity and patterns of physical activity (PA)
in relation to gender and age of youth from two culturally, environmentally and …

Background A better understanding of the relationships between obesity and lifestyle factors
is necessary for effective prevention and management of obesity in youth. Therefore, the …

Background About 35% of the global burden of disease has roots in adolescence. Health in
adolescence is an important determinant of health in adulthood. Objectives This study aimed …

The study aimed to assess gender differences among Kuwaiti adolescents in healthy living
choices that impact the risk of obesity. A cross-sectional multistage cluster design was …

Background: Physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour and an unhealthy diet are factors that
may increase weight and general and/or abdominal obesity. Objective: To evaluate the …

Background Adolescent overweight and obesity are well documented in high-income
countries (HICs). They are also emerging as a global public health concern in low-and …

Background: Childhood obesity is considered a globally pandemic. The primary cause of
overweight and obesity is lifestyle that leads to the energy imbalance between consumed …

Background The increasing rate of obesity among Kuwaiti adolescents is associated with
immediate and long term-risks to their health and well-being. Objective To update data on …

Background: In recent decades, diets have changed rapidly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
(KSA) because the Western diet is replacing the traditional Arabic diet. This has resulted in …