Nutrition Transition in the United Arab Emirates

Citation

Ng, Shu Wen; Zaghloul, Sahar; Ali, Habiba I.; Harrison, Gail G.; Yeatts, Karin B.; El Sadig, Mohamed; & Popkin, Barry M. (2011). Nutrition Transition in the United Arab Emirates. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 65(12), 1328-1337. PMCID: PMC3304306

Abstract

Background/Objectives: The United Arab Emirates has undergone remarkable economic and social transformations over the past few decades. We present findings on the prevalence of overweight and obesity, dietary and activity patterns among Emiratis in 2009/10, and explore associated urbanization and wealth factors.
Subjects/Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 628 randomly selected households in all seven emirates. Sociodemographics, 24-h dietary recalls, physical activity and anthropometric data were collected from adult females (

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2011.135

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year Published

2011

Journal Title

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Author(s)

Ng, Shu Wen
Zaghloul, Sahar
Ali, Habiba I.
Harrison, Gail G.
Yeatts, Karin B.
El Sadig, Mohamed
Popkin, Barry M.

PMCID

PMC3304306

ORCiD

Ng - 0000-0003-0582-110X
Popkin - 0000-0001-9495-9324