Journal of Food and Nutritional DisordersISSN: 2324-9323

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Sonia Hammami Author

Subjects of specialization
Obesity, Diet;

Affiliation
Biochemistry Laboratory, LR12ES05, Nutrition-Functional Foods and Vascular Health, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia

Biography

Specialization in Food and Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Processing and Preservation, Food Engineering, Food Quality and has published article entitled “The Relationship between Physical Activity, Diet, Fatty Acid Composition and Obesity, in Tunisian Population”

 


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The Relationship between Physical Activity, Diet, Fatty Acid Composition and Obesity, in Tunisian Population

Author(s):

Wided Khamlaoui, Sounira Mehri*, Raja Chaaba, Sonia Hammami, Mohamed Hammami

Aim: To study the situation of obesity in the Tunisian population by identifying the factors of contributing to obesity and exploring its impact on both genders.
Methods: This is a descriptive retrospective study. We studied 401 randomly selected Tunisian subjects. Participants were characterized as obese if their BMI was ≥ 30 kg/m2.
Results: A total of 401 patients aged 30-62 years were included in this study with a mean age of 48.94 ± 9.57 years. About 60.8% of patients are men and 39.2% are women. One hundred fifty three of patients were overweight and 61.8% were obese. Regarding diet, the majority of men consumed high amounts of fried potato, biscuits and sweets, Fruits and vegetables, san... view moreĀ»

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