Self-reported Hormonal Changes-associated with Fried Potato Chip Consumption among Female University Students in Saudi Arabia, Makkah: A cross section Study

Abstract

Background: Increased consumption of fried potatoes among university female students is obviously noticed in recent years. Objectives: This study aimed to describe the pattern of consumption of potato chips (PC) by the university female students and its effect on their self-reported hormonal reproductive status. Subjects and methods: This cross sectional study was conducted on university female students in Home Science Education Department, Umm al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia over a six months’ period starting from January 2018 till July 2018. A self-administered questionnaire was electronically distributed to all students in the department. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS). Significance was considered at p