title: Meal frequency and nutritional intake during Ramadan: a pilot study.
abstract: A study was carried out to compare the nutritional intake and meal pattern during and after Ramadan. It was found that in a sample group of 15 young Saudis there was a significant increase in caloric, fat, carbohydrate and protein intake. Although there was a significant reduction in meal frequency and the number of meals taken outside the family, a significant increase in body weight was noted during Ramadan.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001835:Body Weight; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002149:Energy Intake; D005215:Fasting; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007514:Islam; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004044:Dietary Proteins