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AuthorShi, Zumin
AuthorEl-Obeid, Tahra
AuthorMeftah, Zainab
AuthorAlawi, Amal
AuthorSaid, Suad
AuthorGanji, Vijay
Available date2021-06-27T09:00:26Z
Publication Date2021-06-24
Publication NameEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41430-021-00959-6
CitationShi, Z., El-Obeid, T., Meftah, Z. et al. Fast food and sweet intake pattern is directly associated with the prevalence of asthma in a Qatari population. Eur J Clin Nutr (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-021-00959-6
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/20864
AbstractObjective The relationship between dietary patterns and the prevalence of asthma is not well understood. We aimed to investigate the association between dietary patterns and asthma in adults in Qatar. Methods In this study, cross-sectional data from the Qatar Biobank were used (n = 986). Participants were Qatari or long-term Qatar residents aged ≥20 years old. A food frequency questionnaire was used to collect dietary intakes. Three dietary patterns were identified using factor analysis. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the association between dietary pattern scores and asthma. Results Among 986 eligible participants, 6.6% (n = 65) reported that they were diagnosed with asthma. Three dietary patterns were identified. These were (1) “Traditional” (high intake of rice, chicken/meat/fish, and breads); (2) “Prudent” (high intake of fruits, vegetables, and fish); and (3) “Fast Food/Sweets” (high intake of desserts, fast food, and soft drinks). The fast-food/sweet dietary pattern was associated with an increased likelihood of having asthma [comparing high vs. low tertile, OR for asthma = 1.25; 95% CI (1.02–1.54); p = 0.035]. Traditional and Prudent dietary patterns were not associated with the prevalence of asthma. Conclusion The fast-food/sweet dietary pattern was directly associated with the prevalence of asthma among adults in Qatar. Reducing the fast foods and sugary-rich foods may be beneficial for respiratory health.
SponsorOpen access funding provided by the Qatar National Library
Languageen
PublisherSpringer Nature
Subjectasthma
dietary pattern
factor analysis
fast food
sweet dietary pattern
Qatar Biobank
TitleFast food and sweet intake pattern is directly associated with the prevalence of asthma in a Qatari population
TypeArticle
dc.accessType Open Access


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