Usage, knowledge and perception of the ketogenic diet and associated factors in Saudi adults: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: The ketogenic diet (KD) is a popular weight management method. However, knowledge, perceptions, and use of KD have not been studied in the Saudi population. This cross-sectional study aims to assess the knowledge, perceptions, and use of the KD in Saudi Arabia, to compare medical and nonmedical students in their awareness of KD, and to determine factors associated with knowledge and perception of KD. A total of 1071 Saudis aged ≥ 18 years old were included. Participants were excluded if they were younger than 18, non-Saudi, pregnant, breastfeeding, had chronic illnesses, were using any medication, or were diagnosed with psychiatric conditions. Knowledge, perception, and use of KD were collected between 2021 and 2022 in Saudi Arabia using a prevalidated tool and its scoring protocol; higher

SUBMITTER: Alhassani AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10860923 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature