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背景：在过去的三十年中，超重和肥胖的患病率有所增加，成为一个主要的公共卫生问题。就其对沙特阿拉伯王国（沙特阿拉伯）人口的影响而言，这个问题尤其紧迫。因此，本研究的目的是探索沙特阿拉伯Al-Ahsa地区青年的营养和生活习惯。方法：这项横断面研究包括来自所有五个Al-Ahsa省的1270名中学男生和女生（15-19岁）。使用人体测量法记录BMI和腰围，使用生活方式-阿拉伯青少年生活方式调查（ATLS）来测量久坐和饮食习惯。结果：卡方分析显示，每天久坐时间超过2小时的女性比例（90.68%）高于男性（79.18%）。频繁饮用含糖饮料的男性（67.40%）和女性（66.11%）相似（每周饮用3次）。来自不同地理位置的学生在快餐（χ2 = 24.503, p < 0.001）、蛋糕/甜甜圈（χ2 = 8.414, p = 0.015）、糖果/糖果（χ2 = 19.613, p < 0.001）和能量饮料（χ2 = 21.650, p < 0.001）方面的得分超过临界值有显著差异。结论：Al-Ahsa是沙特阿拉伯最大的省份。它有一些最大的健康风险，如肥胖和不良的生活习惯。这项研究强调了未来研究和政策干预的主要需求。
Exploring Sedentary and Nutritional Behaviour Patterns in Relation to Overweight and Obesity Among Youth from Different Demographic Backgrounds in Saudi Arabia.
Background: The prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased over the last three decades, becoming a major public health concern. This issue is particularly pressing in terms of the impact it has on the population of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Thus, the aim of this research was to explore the nutritional and lifestyle habits of youth in the Al-Ahsa region of the KSA.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included a total of 1270 secondary-school boys and girls (15-19 years) from all five of the Al-Ahsa Governorate districts. BMI and waist circumference measurements were recorded using anthropometric measurements, and the lifestyle-Arab Teens Lifestyle Survey (ATLS) was used to measure sedentary and eating habits.
Results: Chi-square analysis revealed that a higher proportion of females (90.68%) than males (79.18%) exceeded two hours of daily sedentary time. Frequent sugary drink consumption (>3 times per week) was similar in males (67.40%) and females (66.11%). Students from different geographical locations showed significant differences in exceeding cut-off scores for fast food (χ2 = 24.503, p < 0.001), cakes/doughnuts (χ2 = 8.414, p = 0.015), sweets/candy (χ2 = 19.613, p < 0.001), and energy drinks (χ2 = 21.650, p < 0.001).
Conclusions: Al-Ahsa is the largest governorate in the KSA. It has some of the largest health risks regarding obesity and poor lifestyle habits. This study highlights the major need for future research and policy interventions.
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