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Lifestyle and Health
Studying lifestyle, genetics, and Health is a crucial area of research that should be prioritized by researchers in Saudi Arabia. Understanding the genetic makeup of individuals and how it affects their lifestyles and health can lead to the development of more effective and personalized medical treatments.
Project Title: Measurement of Resting Metabolic Rate among Saudis: Impact of Sex, Age and Body Composition
PI: Dr. Alaa A. Al-Masud
Affiliation: Research Department, Tissue Biobank Section, Health Science Research Center, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Co- I (s): Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa, Nahal M. Bawazer, Shaima A. Alothman, Abdullah F. Alghannam, Dalal F. Al-Shamri, Wasaef R. Alharbi, Majed Alkhalaf, Abeer S. Alzaben
Project Summary: The present investigation aims to assess resting metabolic rate (RMR) among Saudi population, including children, adolescents, and adults of both sexes. In addition, this research aims to validate common predictive equations that estimate RMR in underweight, normal, overweight, and obese participants. This cross-sectional investigation will involve at least 400 participants from the community. Anthropometric data are going to be collected and RMR is going to be measured by indirect calorimetry for 20 minutes following an overnight fast. Measurements will be conducted in the Lifestyle and Health Research Center using Metalyzer stationary gas analyzer system (Cotrex, Germany). Common predictive equations such as Harris-Benedict, Mifflin-St Jeor, Owen,et al, and, WHO equations will be validated. Habitual physical activity, sleep and sedentary behaviours are going to be measured using validated questionnaire. Body composition will be assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and bioelectric impedance analysis (BIA)