Knowledge, attitude and purchasing behavior of Saudi mothers towards food additives and dietary pattern of preschool children.

Background: There are over 506 children's products containing one or more types of additives. Maternal awareness of these additives is essential for the health of preschool-aged children, as this period is vital for children's growth and development. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and purchasing behaviors related to food additives among mothers living in the western region of Saudi Arabia, as well as the dietary patterns of preschool children.

Investigation of cost and availability of gluten-free food in Jeddah, KSA.

Objective: The prevalence of celiac disease (CD) in KSA is progressively increasing. Consistent adherence to a gluten-free (GF) diet is the only effective CD treatment. The availability and cost of GF food are important factors in adherence to a GFD.

Predictors of Maternal Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Toward Vitamin D Supplements in Saudi Infants and Toddlers.

Objectives: To assess maternal knowledge, attitude, and practices toward vitamin D supplements in Saudi infants and toddlers. In addition, we investigated predictors of maternal knowledge, attitude, and practices related to vitamin D supplements.

Methods: Cross-sectional data of 156 Saudi infants and toddlers were collected from mothers via online survey.

Associations between dietary intake, physical activity, and obesity among public school teachers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Objective: We aimed to assess the dietary intake of certain food groups in a representative sample of public-school teachers living in Jeddah city. We also, examined the association of dietary intake with physical activity and obesity among schoolteachers.

Methods: The study was a cross-sectional online survey, conducted among 640 (177 male, 463 female) schoolteachers aged between 20 and 62 years old and working in public primary, intermediate, and high schools in Jeddah.

Gender differences in knowledge, attitudes, and practices with respect to type 1 diabetes among Saudi public-school teachers.

Background: Children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) need carefully monitoring even during school hours to avoid emergencies. Hence, it is crucial for teachers to have appropriate knowledge and positive attitudes toward diabetes to effectively manage the disease and its complications. This study aimed to compare the knowledge, attitudes, and practices with respect to T1DM among Saudi male and female public-school teachers living in Jeddah and to identify the associated factors.

The influence of a gluten-free diet on health-related quality of life in individuals with celiac disease.

Background: Adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD) and food insecurity (FI) may influence health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in individuals with celiac disease (CD). This study aimed to investigate the association between adherence to a GFD, FI, and HRQOL in individuals with CD.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 97 adults (mean age: 34 ± 9 years) diagnosed with CD.

Food Security Status, Coping Strategies, and Health of Women's Welfare Society Beneficiaries in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Facility-Based Study.

This study assessed the food security status of low-income women in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in addition to their coping strategies, health, and well-being. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 113 women receiving food assistance from a women's welfare society. Data were collected using in-person structured interviews.

Knowledge and Practices Related to Salt Intake among Saudi Adults.

In Saudi Arabia, data regarding salt-related knowledge and practices are still lacking. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate salt-related knowledge and practices and associated factors in Saudi adults. Data on the following variables were collected from 467 participants living in Madinah or Jeddah via face-to-face interviews: demographics, anthropometrics (height and weight), blood pressure (assessed using a digital sphygmomanometer), salt-related knowledge, and practices related to salt intake.

The Impact of School Gardening on Cree Children's Knowledge and Attitudes toward Vegetables and Fruit.

Purpose: School-based interventions may increase children's preferences for vegetables and fruit (V&F). This Canadian study measured changes in Indigenous First Nations schoolchildren's V&F knowledge, preferences, and home consumption following the implementation of a gardening and V&F snack program.

Methods: At baseline, 7 months, and 18 months, children in grades 1-6 (i) listed at least 5 V&F they knew, (ii) tasted and indicated their preferences towards 9 vegetables and 8 fruit using a 6-point Likert scale, and (iii) indicated their home consumption of 17 V&F.