Awareness, knowledge, and behaviors regarding trans unsaturated fatty acids in a sample of Lebanese adults.

ABSTRACT: Lebanon is a country in the Middle East that had been witnessing nutrition transition to a westernized diet high in trans fats (TFs) and saturated fatty acids (TFAs) that had been linked to cardiovascular diseases and many other health issues. This study examines TF-related awareness, knowledge, and self-reported behaviors among a sample of Lebanese adults aged between 18 and 64 years, as well as their association with sociodemographic factors and anthropometric measurements. Using a multicomponent questionnaire, a cross-sectional study was conducted online, across all Lebanese regions based on a convenience sampling method (n = 401). Factors associated with TF-related awareness, knowledge, and behaviors were examined by multivariate linear regression analysis. The study highlighted

SUBMITTER: El Hajj M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11317711 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature