Publications by authors named "M Khattar"
Introduction: Ultra-processed foods are evident to play a role in the development of nutrition-related non-communicable diseases (NR-NCDs). There's a scarcity of data in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) regarding ultra-processed food consumption, which highlights the need for such data in this region that is witnessing a nutrition transition. This study was conducted to assess the dietary pattern of Lebanese adults according to different degrees of food processing.
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- Hospital plate waste is a significant issue, with a study in Lebanese hospitals finding that 31.4% of food served is wasted, amounting to 366 tonnes annually.
- The study involved 155 inpatients across 16 hospitals, revealing that waste levels were highest in obstetrics-gynecology wards and during lunchtime, with rural hospitals experiencing greater waste.
- Patient satisfaction was generally high, but low appetite due to food quality and location differences were key factors influencing the amount of food wasted.
Background: The rates of obesity, undernutrition, and other non-communicable diseases are on the rise among Lebanese adults. Therefore, it is crucial to evaluate the food consumption habits of this population to understand diet quality, analyze consumption trends, and compare them to healthy diets known to reduce risks of non-communicable diseases.
Aim: To evaluate the food consumption patterns, energy intake, as well as macro- and micro-nutrient intake among a nationally representative sample of Lebanese adults aged 18-64 years old.
Unlabelled: Renal tumors in young population are relatively rare. We reviewed our experience with renal masses in patients below 45 years of age. Our objective was to analyze clinico-pathological and survival characteristics of renal malignancy in young adults in contemporary era.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInflammatory well-differentiated liposarcoma is a rare soft-tissue tumor which is predominantly retroperitoneal in origin. We report a 72-year-old male without co-morbidities with suspected urosepsis and an obstructing ureteric calculus. Despite adequate diversion and broad-spectrum antimicrobials, the leukocytosis persisted.
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