Lifestyle patterns and their associations with overweight and obesity among children aged 4-9 years in the United Arab Emirates.

ABSTRACT: An integrative approach addressing diet and other lifestyle factors is warranted in studying obesity and its related diseases. The objective of this study is to examine the associations of lifestyle patterns with overweight/obesity among children in the United Arab Emirates. Data were derived from a cross-sectional survey of children aged 4-9 years living in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi (n 426). Dietary intake was collected using a 24-h dietary recall and evaluated with the Healthy Eating Index. The Youth Physical Activity Questionnaire assessed physical activity, while other lifestyle factors included the presence of a live-in household helper, number of electronic devices in the child's bedroom, eating while watching TV, family dinner frequency, fast-food and breakfast consumption

SUBMITTER: Naja F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12766110 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature