A5069820032- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Diet and metabolism studies
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Physical Activity and Health
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Date Palm Research Studies
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Dietary Effects on Health
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
United Arab Emirates University
2016-2025
CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry
2024
International European University
2024
Quaid-i-Azam University
2024
Addis Ababa University
2024
Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University
2024
National University of Modern Languages
2024
Children's Hospital 2
2024
University of Karachi
2024
Rawalpindi Medical University
2024
The coronavirus disease is still spreading in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with subsequent lockdowns and social distancing measures being enforced by government. purpose of this study was to assess effect lockdown on eating habits lifestyle behaviors among residents UAE. A cross-sectional adults UAE conducted using an online questionnaire between April May 2020. total 1012 subjects participated study. During pandemic, 31% reported weight gain 72.2% had less than eight cups water per day....
The COVID-19 pandemic is a major health crisis that has changed the life of millions globally. purpose this study was to assess effect on mental and quality among general population in Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. A total 6142 adults from eighteen countries within MENA region completed an online questionnaire between May June 2020. Psychological impact assessed using Impact Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) social family support with questions Perceived Support Scale (PSS). IES-R mean...
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly spread globally, forcing countries to apply lockdowns and strict social distancing measures. The aim of this study was assess eating habits lifestyle behaviours among residents the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region during lockdown. A cross-sectional adult MENA conducted using an online questionnaire designed on Google Forms April 2020. total 2970 participants from eighteen participated in present study. During pandemic, over 30 % reported...
Obesity and associated chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, are highly prevalent in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This qualitative study explored weight management behaviours perceptions of women who at increased risk for diabetes through focus group interviews. A total 75 Emirati national (age, 20-60 years) considered high participated eight groups. Purposive sampling was used to recruit from primary healthcare centres (PHCs) Al Ain, UAE. Qualitative research methodology involving a...
United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken unprecedented precautionary measures including complete lockdowns against COVID-19 to control its spread and ensure the well-being of individuals. This study investigated impact societal lockdown on mental health adults in UAE. A cross-sectional was conducted using an English Arabic online questionnaire between May June 2020. The psychological assessed by Impact Event Scale-Revised (IES-R), social family support evaluated questions from Perceived Support...
Infant and young child feeding practices (IYCF) impact the early later health status of population. Limited data is available regarding IYCF in United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study aimed to evaluate nutritional adequacy practices, energy, food, nutrient intakes UAE infants toddlers ages 0-23.9 months.
Dietary fibre analysis is expensive due to its reliance on enzymes such as α-amylase, protease, and amyloglucosidase. This study investigated whether are essential in analysing insoluble, soluble, total dietary (IDF, SDF TDF) contents dry fruits with very low starch protein contents. The IDF, SDF, TDF were measured date using the enzymatic gravimetric method AOAC 991.43 ANKOM analyser, without digestion. analysed six fruit varieties a range of texture profiles. Our results highlighted...
Hybrid learning enables educators to incorporate elements of conventional face-to-face methods with structured online schemes. This study aimed assess university students' perceptions and hybrid during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A web-based cross-sectional was conducted at University Sharjah, in United Arab Emirates (n = 2056). Students' sociodemographic characteristics, learning, concerns, life changes, were investigated. Perception statements dichotomized into "positive" "negative"...
Background Diet therapy is the cornerstone for management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Carbohydrate primary nutrient affecting postprandial blood glucose levels. Hence, knowledge food containing carbohydrates can assist women with GDM optimize glycemic control. Despite that, there a paucity research on carbohydrate-related GDM. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has one highest prevalence (19.2%) in world. This study compared diet and carbohydrate-containing foods among pregnant...
Increasing the healthfulness of campus food environments is an important step in promoting healthful choices among college students. This study explored university students' suggestions on from vending machines. It also examined factors influencing Peer-led semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 43 undergraduate students (33 females and 10 males) recruited enrolled introductory nutrition course a large national United Arab Emirates. Interviews audiotaped, transcribed,...
Research on dietary and other factors associated with dyslipidemia in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is limited. This study assessed association of diet, body weight risk by conducting a cross-sectional survey among adults residing three emirates UAE. Validated quantitative food frequency questionnaire WHO STEPS Instrument were used to assess intakes, dyslipidemia-related diagnosis. Composite Mediterranean Diet Score was adherence (MD). Of 610 participants, reported 23.5% 319 participants...
Abstract Background Investigating consumer food choice motivations is crucial for planning effective policies and targeted interventions. This study aimed to examine the perceptions of healthy eating among adults in United Arab Emirates (UAE) segment consumers based on their motivations. Methods A web-based, cross-sectional was conducted UAE ( n = 1209). An overall perception score calculated sum responses statements. Food motivation scores were with a higher indicating more influence group....
Maternal health and nutrition in early pregnancy play a vital role the growth development of foetus. During this time, macro micronutrients contribute to nutritional programming, which helps form foundations foetus's life course outcomes. This study aimed investigate dietary habits, micronutrient intake, status, folic acid supplement adherence among Emirati pregnant women their first trimester. Data were collected according UAE-BCS protocol, was set up maternal nutrition, health, child...
Obesity and associated chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes are highly prevalent in the United Arab Emirates. This qualitative study explored weight management barriers for Emirati women strategies that can facilitate their efforts. In-depth individual interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 29 primary health care physicians, dietitians, nurses Al Ain Abu Dhabi medical districts. A modified grounded theory was used to guide data collection analysis. Interview notes analyzed...