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View article: Regulatory Impact Assessment of the High Salt Menu Labeling and Physical Activity Calorie Labeling Regulations in Saudi Arabia
Regulatory Impact Assessment of the High Salt Menu Labeling and Physical Activity Calorie Labeling Regulations in Saudi Arabia Open
Background: Noncommunicable diseases remain the leading cause of mortality in Saudi Arabia, with dietary risk factors, such as high calorie, fat, and sodium intake, playing a major role. The purpose of this study was to quantify the regula…
View article: Saudi healthy plate-2024: framework for developing, modeling, and evaluating Saudi Arabia’s dietary guidelines
Saudi healthy plate-2024: framework for developing, modeling, and evaluating Saudi Arabia’s dietary guidelines Open
SHP-2024 provides optimized dietary guidance suited to Saudi needs, supporting efforts to reduce NCD burdens. While most nutritional targets were achieved, persistent gaps in vitamin E and choline intake require targeted strategies in futu…
View article: Estimating Dietary Intake and Nutrient Adequacy among Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Population-Based Assessment
Estimating Dietary Intake and Nutrient Adequacy among Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Population-Based Assessment Open
Background Non-communicable diseases are a major health burden in Saudi Arabia; therefore, improving dietary patterns is a key national priority. However, a lack of detailed and updated national dietary intake data hinders evidence-based p…
View article: Establishing national food priority in Saudi Arabia: developing a priority matrix for food
Establishing national food priority in Saudi Arabia: developing a priority matrix for food Open
Background Food security is achieved when individuals have consistent and reliable physical, social, and economic access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary requirements and supports a healthy life. Food securit…
View article: Caffeine consumption and exposure in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional analysis
Caffeine consumption and exposure in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional analysis Open
Introduction Caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant, with 80% worldwide consumption. Despite its popularity, limited research has evaluated caffeine exposure in Saudi Arabia (SA). Given that excessive caffeine intake can cause sympto…
View article: The most popular local and traditional food dishes in different regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and their cultural significance
The most popular local and traditional food dishes in different regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and their cultural significance Open
Introduction This study aims to systematically identify and classify local and traditional dishes consumed across different regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with a focus on understanding regional food consumption patterns and …
View article: Saudi Healthy Plate-2024: Framework for Developing, Modeling, and Evaluating Saudi Arabia’s Dietary Guidelines
Saudi Healthy Plate-2024: Framework for Developing, Modeling, and Evaluating Saudi Arabia’s Dietary Guidelines Open
Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a leading cause of global mortality, accounting for 71% of deaths annually, with similar trends observed in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Healthy Plate 2024 (SHP-2024) was developed by the National…
View article: Food consumption patterns in different regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Household cross- sectional study
Food consumption patterns in different regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Household cross- sectional study Open
This study investigated food consumption patterns in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by categorizing them into ten primary food groups. Data from five selected regions (Riyadh, Jazan, Jeddah, Hail, and Al-Ahsa) were analyzed to determine regio…
View article: Computational model for policy simulation and prediction of the regulatory impact of front-of-package food labels
Computational model for policy simulation and prediction of the regulatory impact of front-of-package food labels Open
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), a significant cause of global mortality, necessitate targeted policy measures to reduce exposure to risk factors, particularly nutrition-related ones. Front-of-pack food labeling aims to shape consumer beh…
View article: Comparative study of Saudi and Turkish coffee consumption in Saudi Arabia: insights into sociodemographic factors and caffeine intake
Comparative study of Saudi and Turkish coffee consumption in Saudi Arabia: insights into sociodemographic factors and caffeine intake Open
Background Saudi and Turkish coffee consumption in Saudi Arabia is increasing considerably, and the nationwide consumption patterns need elucidation to determine the contributions of Saudi and Turkish coffee toward nutrition and health. Ai…
View article: Probabilistic Mathematical Model for Dietary Consumption and Exposure Assessment in the Absence of Data from National Nutrition Surveys: A Case Study on Saudi Arabia
Probabilistic Mathematical Model for Dietary Consumption and Exposure Assessment in the Absence of Data from National Nutrition Surveys: A Case Study on Saudi Arabia Open
Introduction: Noncommunicable diseases, which account for 71% of annual global deaths, necessitate the implementation of targeted legislative measures to reduce exposure to risk factors, particularly those related to nutrition. Accurately …
View article: Food Consumption Patterns in Different Regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Household Cross- Sectional Study
Food Consumption Patterns in Different Regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Household Cross- Sectional Study Open
View article: Machine learning techniques for the identification of risk factors associated with food insecurity among adults in Arab countries during the COVID-19 pandemic
Machine learning techniques for the identification of risk factors associated with food insecurity among adults in Arab countries during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background A direct consequence of global warming, and strongly correlated with poor physical and mental health, food insecurity is a rising global concern associated with low dietary intake. The Coronavirus pandemic has further aggravated…
View article: The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Saudi Adults' Behavior Regarding Food Literacy and Food Consumption
The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Saudi Adults' Behavior Regarding Food Literacy and Food Consumption Open
Background The coronavirus pandemic has forced worldwide closures, especially of restaurants closed, which partly contributed to people all over the world changing the way they choose and prepare foods. Objective The objective of this stud…