Considering intermittent fasting among Saudis: insights into practices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a dearth of studies on intermittent fasting in Saudi Arabia outside of Ramadan. The aim of this research was to study and describe the practice of intermittent fasting outside of Ramadan among Saudi people.

Methods

A web-based survey that focused on intermittent fasting practices-specifically the use of intermittent fasting applications, goal setting, and the effects of fasting on an individual's state of health-was administered, collected, and analyzed.

Results

The study revealed that 58% (298/514) of the respondents practiced intermittent fasting for a duration of less than 3 months. The most-practiced pattern of intermittent fasting was a 16/8 fasting pattern (43.8%, 225/514). About 88.3% (454/514) of those who followed intermittent fasting dran

SUBMITTER: Alnasser A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8959076 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature