@inproceedings{b5b7b18dbc8e4ac9957dee79aa6a85a8,
title = "Understanding the Food Habits and Physical Activities of Diabetes Cohort in Qatar",
abstract = "In this study, we analyze the food and lifestyle-related factors for a Diabetic cohort from Qatar, where the prevalence of diabetes is among the top in the Middle East region. Statistical analysis shows that the diabetic group is consuming a lower amount of fast foods, soft drinks and meats as a meal but a higher amount of vegetables and fruits compared to the control group. Though the diabetic cohort consumes a lower number of snacks and desserts, they consume a higher amount of sugar for tea. Interestingly, we find the diabetes cohort is spending a lower amount of time in sedentary life but their involvement in different physical activities is lower than the control group. Overall, we conclude that the Qatari diabetic cohort, considered in this study, is following standard guidelines for food and drinks but they may need to improve the physical activity level following physician guidelines.",
keywords = "Diabetes, Fast food, Physical activities, Qatar Biobank (QBB)",
author = "Anjanarani Nazeemudeen and Al-Absi, {Hamada R.H.} and Refaee, {Mahmoud Ahmed} and Mowafa Househ and Zubair Shah and Tanvir Alam",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2020 The authors and IOS Press.",
year = "2020",
doi = "10.3233/SHTI200593",
language = "English",
series = "Studies in Health Technology and Informatics",
publisher = "IOS Press",
pages = "453--456",
editor = "John Mantas and Arie Hasman and Househ, {Mowafa S.} and Parisis Gallos and Emmanouil Zoulias",
booktitle = "THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH INFORMATICS IN PUBLIC HEALTH DURING A PANDEMIC",
address = "United States",
}