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Added sugar intake among the saudi population
Noara Alhusseini1, Majed Ramadan2, Salwa Aljarayhi1
1College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Plos One
|September 8, 2023
Summary
Adults in Saudi Arabia consume an average of 73g of added sugar daily, far exceeding recommendations. This high intake, particularly among females and in the Northern region, poses significant health risks like obesity and diabetes.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Diet significantly influences non-communicable disease development.
- High added sugar consumption is a growing global health concern.
- The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends daily sugar intake limits of 24g for women and 36g for men.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the daily added sugar intake among adults residing in Saudi Arabia.
- To identify demographic and regional variations in added sugar consumption patterns.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design utilizing an online survey.
- Convenience sampling with data collection via social media platforms.
- Descriptive statistics and inferential tests (Chi-square, t-tests) with a 95% confidence interval and P-value <0.05.
Main Results:
- A total of 1163 Saudi adults participated.
- The average daily added sugar intake was 73g, substantially exceeding AHA guidelines.
- Significant gender-based differences in added sugar intake were observed, with females consuming more.
- Regional variations were noted, with the Northern region exhibiting the highest consumption (123.71g/day).
Conclusions:
- Added sugar intake in Saudi Arabia is alarmingly high.
- Elevated consumption is linked to adverse health outcomes, including obesity and diabetes.
- Public health initiatives are crucial to educate the population and promote healthier dietary patterns to prevent chronic diseases.
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