Sociodemographic Characteristics, Dietary Intake, and Body Image Dissatisfaction Among Saudi Adolescent Girls

This study assesses sociodemographic characteristics, dietary intake and body image dissatisfaction (BID) among Saudi adolescent girls. A total of 399 girls ages 13-14 were randomly selected from intermediate schools in Arar, Arabia. Data on anthropometric measurements, (BI) collected. Multiple linear regression was used to predict the association between variables. Most adolescents had a normal weight based their mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR). Fried chicken Kabsa rice most frequently consumed foods; excessive fat. BID (81.5%), 51.4% desired lose weight. BMI positively correlated with age current BI (p<0.001) negatively associated dairy product (p=0.004) (p<0.001). WC positive (p=0.001) negative intake, cereal grain ideal WHtR (p=0.005), Although participants weight, they fat dissatisfied BI, which are significant predictors obesity. require nutritional interventions help them transition healthy diet, lifestyle.