Beliefs of Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle among Women in a Hospital Setting View PDF

^*Dania Al-Jaroudi
Department Of Reproductive Infertility And Medicine, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

^*Corresponding Author:

Dania Al-Jaroudi
Department Of Reproductive Infertility And Medicine, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Email:daljaroudi@kfmc.med.sa

Published on: 2016-03-10

Abstract

Evaluate beliefs of nutrition and healthy lifestyle among a cohort of women. Methods: Between May and October 2012, women approached at a tertiary care center, completed a voluntary questionnaire regarding eating habits, nutritional intake and physical activity.

Keywords

Healthy eating; Nutrition; Physical activity; Preconception; Women

Introduction

Over the last few decades, food choices and eating habits have changed amongst Saudi Arabian families, as western food choices and food chains have become increasingly prevalent throughout the country and particularly in urban areas. While the Bedouin nomads consume a much simpler diet than that of the urban Saudi Arabians, typically fava beans, wheat, rice, yogurt, dates and chicken, several studies have identified an increase in the consumption of fast food in Saudi Arabia, particularly within the adolescent population.