Dietary Guidelines in KSA 2012 PDF

Dietary guidelines in Saudi Arabia Dr Wesam Alyahya Phd, Msc, Bsc clinical nutrition 1 Who writes guidelines in Saudi Arabia Ministry of health (MOH) Saudi food and drug authority (SFDA) 4 MO...

Dietary guidelines in Saudi Arabia Dr Wesam Alyahya Phd, Msc, Bsc clinical nutrition 1 Who writes guidelines in Saudi Arabia Ministry of health (MOH) Saudi food and drug authority (SFDA) 4 MOH guidelines Aiming to reduce the risk of nutrition-related diseases and complications, such as obesity and over-weight diseases, diabetes, hypertension, anemia, and vitamin d deficiency, the Dietary Guidelines for Saudis were recently released. They are intended to increase citizens' awareness of what to eat in terms of both the kind and quantity of food, as well as their daily requirements and proportions of nutrients. 5 Common diet-related diseases in KSA Obesity Diabetes Mellitus Obesity rate is increasing in Saudi A community-based national In eastern region: epidemiological l health survey: The overall prevalence of obesity 17232 subjects included was 43.8%, while 35.1 % were 30-70 years. overweight (2008). Survey 1995 – 2000. Underweight 1.3 %. DM prevalence: 23.7 % The peak prevalence of obesity was observed in the age group 50- 59 (Al-Nozha et al., 2004). years. Al-Baghli et al (2008) 7 Common diet-related diseases in KSA Dyslipidemia Ricketts and Osteoporosis 2059 subjects There were 283 infants Age 30 – 64 years diagnosed with nutritional rickets due to vitamin D The prevalence of deficiency (67% males). hypercholesterolemia, whether using cut-off levels of >5.2 mmol/l or >6.2 mmol/l was Al-Jurayyan et al., 2002 similar between male and female subjects. 8 Common diet-related diseases in KSA Physical activity Very high proportion (84% for males and 91.2% for females) for Saudi adolescents 14-19 years spent more than 2 hours daily in front of television and using smart devices (mobiles..ect) (Al-Hazzaa et al., 2011) 9 Dietary guidelines based on scientific evidence There are different international visual graphic for dietary guidelines The USA graphic - Food Guide pyramid. United Kingdom graphic- Food Guide plate. Canada graphic -Food Guide Rainbow (Eating well with Canada›s Food Guide Health ( 2011) 10 Develop the suitable graphic that suit Saudi culture Create the appropriate graphic and guidelines that reflect Saudi culture and eating patterns and adopt serving sizes from various food groups to lower the prevalence of diet-related diseases in the community 11 The healthy food palm Why the palm? 12 Why the palm? Cultural and economic significance in Saudi. Palm tree in Quran have received more attention than other fruits. National flag of Saudi. The palm tree symbolizes vitality, growth and prosperity. Nutritional content of palm tree and fruits are balanced and satisfies nutritional needs. 13 Food Guide Palm Milk servings The main source of this food group is calcium and vitamin D beside other nutrients. 2-4 servings for normal growth and reduce rickets and osteomalcia in Saudi society. Water Both water intake and water losses are controlled to reach water balance. The committee has decided to add water in the food guide palm due to the importance of drinking water especially in hot weather in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Countries. Minimum 1.5 litre per day. 14 15 The Scientific Details of the Healthy Food Palm Food groups were distributes Sugar and fat in the palm truck and leaves according to the Milk and its products recommended portion size. Large group at the bottom: Vegetables and fruit cereal and bread, as it is major Cereal and bread source of carbohydrate. Water Physical activity 16 Daily recommended food serving according to age groups 17  The Dietary Guidelines for Saudis, 2012 1. Enjoy a variety of food items from major food groups daily 2. Choose whole grains. 3. Consume a variety of fruits and vegetables. 4. Limit the intake of foods with a high content of saturated fatty acids cholesterol, salt and sugar. 5. Achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. 6. Drink water. 7. Purchase, prepare, cook and store food in ways to ensure food safety. 8. Be physically active Details next slide 18 1.Enjoy a variety of food items from major food groups daily. Consume a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains and grain products. Include dairy products, fish, legumes, nuts, seeds, poultry, and lean meats in your eating pattern. Avoid food intake high in saturated fat, sugar, and salt. 19 2.Choose whole grains. Take fiber- rich food items (vegetables- fruits- grains) promote satiety and helping to control calorie intake and body weight and reduce total and low density cholesterol (LDL) levels. Preventing constipation and reducing the incidence of cancers (e.g. : colon..). 20 6. Drink water. It is important to drink (1.5 liter) daily which is approximately equal to (6 cups). Water is an important fluid to eliminate waste and metabolism residues from body. Improve the health of kidneys. Best way to quench your thirst and it is calorie free To balance level of minerals and vitamins in the body 21