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Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 12(6), pp. 1114 - 1121
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120608
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Impact of BMI and Dietary Factors on Saudi Adults' Heme Iron Intake

Ahmad Albalawi ^*
Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT

Objective: The objective of this investigation was to compare the consumption of heme iron between Saudi adults with overweight and/or obesity and adults with normal weight, using data derived from seven-day food records. Design: A cross-sectional study was employed to assess heme iron consumption among the study participants. They were interviewed by a nutritionist and instructed to complete seven-day food records. Heme iron consumption was extracted from these records, and Body Mass Index (BMI) was categorized and compared between participants with and without overweight and/or obesity and their consumption of heme iron. Settings: The study was conducted in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia. Participants were recruited through invitations via social media platforms and encountering in the streets of Tabuk City. Participants: The participants included Saudi adults with overweight and/or obesity as well as adults with normal weight. Results: Results revealed that participants with overweight and/or obesity had significantly lower heme iron consumption compared to participants with normal weight (Difference = 1.94, T-value = 2.10, p < 0.04). Additionally, after adjusting for several confounding factors, individuals with excess weight were found to be 9.5% less likely to consume heme iron in comparison to Saudis with normal weight (尾= -0.10, 蠂² = 4.24, P< 0.04). Conclusion: Following adjustment for several confounding factors, the findings suggest that Saudi adults with excess weight tend to consume large portions of meals but were less likely to consume good sources of heme iron in comparison with those with normal weight.

KEYWORDS
Obesity, Saudi Obesity, Heme Iron

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Ahmad Albalawi , "Impact of BMI and Dietary Factors on Saudi Adults' Heme Iron Intake," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 12, No. 6, pp. 1114 - 1121, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120608.

(b). APA Format:
Ahmad Albalawi (2024). Impact of BMI and Dietary Factors on Saudi Adults' Heme Iron Intake. Universal Journal of Public Health, 12(6), 1114 - 1121. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120608.