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- Title
Patterns and Associations of Physical Activity, Screen Time, Sleep, and Dietary Habits among Saudi Females Participating in Fitness Centers.
- Authors
AlMarzooqi, Mezna A.; Albawardi, Nada M.; Altamimi, Abeer A.; Altalhi, Arwa S.; Al-Hazzaa, Hazzaa M.
- Abstract
This study was designed to investigate the level and associations of physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep, and dietary habits among Saudi women attending fitness centers in Riyadh. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out from 12 fitness centers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A total of 460 participants answered a two-part survey self-administered questionnaire, which included information about the demographic characteristics and lifestyle. The analysis found significant differences between the two groups in terms of age, weight, BMI, and combined prevalence of being overweight and obese. Compared with less active females, high active females showed significantly more favorable dietary habits (p < 0.05). Significantly higher values were observed for the total physical activity energy expenditure in METs-min/week (p = 0.028). Moreover, females with high screen time (>3 h per day) were younger, less active, slept longer, and had higher intakes of fast foods and chocolates/candy intake (p = 0.001). Overall, the participants were highly active, exceeding the recommended physical activity needed to enhance health. The analysis also showed sufficient sleep duration (>7 h/night) was significantly associated with the diet and nutrition of the participants. Health education programs are needed to reduce the risks of sedentary behavior, sleep problems, and dietary habits.
- Subjects
RIYADH (Saudi Arabia); SAUDI Arabia; PHYSICAL fitness centers; SAUDI Arabians; CALORIC expenditure; FOOD habits; PHYSICAL activity; SEDENTARY behavior; AT-risk behavior
- Publication
Healthcare (2227-9032), 2022, Vol 10, Issue 6, p958
- ISSN
2227-9032
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/healthcare10060958