Association of Unhealthy Exercise Patterns with Overweight and Obesity in Kuwaiti Adults.

Background: Our aim was to investigate the frequency of the behaviors that are most often associated with excess weight gain in Kuwaitis and to determine which gender and age groups are at highest risk for each behavior.

Methods: A questionnaire developed to identify barriers to exercise in western populations was modified for use with Kuwaitis and posted online during September through December 2012. Data from 1370 adults 18 to 59 years old with BMIs ranging from 15.

Organoleptic and glycemic properties of chickpea-wheat composite breads.

Prevalence of obesity and type-2-diabetes requires dietary manipulation. It was hypothesized that wheat-legume-composite breads will reduce the spike of blood glucose and increase satiety. Four pan bread samples were prepared: White bread (WB) as standard, Whole-wheat bread (WWB), WWB supplemented with chickpea flour at 25 % (25%ChB) and 35 % (35%ChB) levels.

Relationship between perceived body image and recorded body mass index among Kuwaiti female university students.

The associations between body image and attitudes toward obesity and thinness and their associations with measured body mass index (BMI) among female students of Kuwait University (n = 137) was examined in 2008. The body image perceptions were assessed using nine female silhouettes figures. The difference between current perceived body image (PBI) and ideal body image (IBI) was used as a measure of body image dissatisfaction (BID).

Whey protein sweetened beverages reduce glycemic and appetite responses and food intake in young females.

We hypothesized that whey protein (WP) will reduce the blood glucose spike, increase satiety, and reduce subsequent energy intake. The objective of the current study was to investigate WP-glucose mixed drinks relative to glucose or WP alone on glycemic response, appetite and energy intake (EI). In Experiment 1 sweetened beverages of 300-mL solution were given to 12 normal-weight females once a week after an overnight fast at 50 g or 75 g glucose, 25 g WP or 25 g WP with 50 g glucose.

Trends and risk factors of hyperglycemia and diabetes among Kuwaiti adults: National Nutrition Surveillance Data from 2002 to 2009.

Background: Current prevalence estimates for diabetes in Arabian Gulf countries are some of the world's highest, yet regional trends and contributing factors are poorly documented. The present study was designed to determine temporal changes in the prevalence of impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and diabetes and associated factors in Kuwaiti adults.

Methods: Data analysis from the nationally representative cross-sectional Kuwait National Nutrition Surveillance System.