Publications by authors named "Rinad M Alanzi"
Association of Vitamin D Knowledge, Behavior and Attitude with BMI Status among Arab Adults.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study explored how vitamin D knowledge, behavior, and attitudes are linked to BMI status in Saudi adults, involving 774 participants.
- Obese participants excelled in identifying sunlight as a vitamin D source, while overweight participants were more likely to recognize food-related sources but misidentified some sources, like air.
- Overall, while knowledge about vitamin D was high, significant misconceptions persisted, highlighting the need for targeted public health campaigns to improve awareness among high-risk groups.