Rawan Mansour Alqahtani
Medical intern, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research Article
DIETARY PATTERNS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND METAANALYSIS OF UNHEALTHY FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION
Author(s): Atef Eid Madkour Elsayed*, Bandar Hamdan Alshamrani, Asrar Mabruk Alrabie, Reham Mousa Yahya Aljudayba, Siham Mohamed Abdi, Ahmed Hameed H Alluhaybi, Dr. Nedaa Mohammednour Alsamadani, Maryam Ibrahim Aljohani, Abbas Abdullah Alhejji, Rawan Mansour Alqahtani and Rahaf Yahya Wakidah
Background: Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern, influenced by genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. Among these, dietary habits play a critical role in managing weight and preventing obesity-related complications. While processed and fast foods have been linked to excessive weight gain, evidence supporting the protective effects of healthier dietary choices remains inconclusive. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines. A structured search of PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, and Web of Science identified observational studies examining the relationship between food and beverage consumption and overweight/obesity in children aged 5–18 years. Study selection was based on the PICOS framework, with risk of bias assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. A total of 60 st.. Read More»