학술논문
Associations between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, body mass index and body fat composition among Emirati population: Results from the UAE healthy future study
Document Type
article
Author
Fatme AlAnouti; Amar Sabri Ahmad; Laila Abdel Wareth; Ayesha Al Dhaheri; Abderrahim Oulhaj; Abdulla Al Junaibi; Abdullah Al Naeemi; Aisha Al Hamiz; Ayesha Al Hosani; Eiman Al Zaabi; Fatima Mezhal; Fatma Al Maskari; Habiba Alsafar; Jamila Yaaqoub; Marina Al Bastaki; Mohammed Al Houqani; Naima Oumeziane; Nirmin F. Juber; Scott Sherman; Syed M. Shah; Teeb Alsharid; Thekra Al Zaabi; Tom Loney; Wael Al Mahmeed; Abdishakur Abdulle; Raghib Ali
Source
Frontiers in Endocrinology, Vol 13 (2022)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1664-2392
Abstract
IntroductionVitamin D deficiency and insufficiency are highly prevalent among several populations across the globe. Numerous studies have shown a significant correlation between body-mass-index (BMI) and Vitamin D status, however, some results differed according to ethnicity. Despite the abundance of sunshine throughout the year, vitamin D deficiency is prominent in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In this study, we analyzed the UAE Healthy Future Study (UAEHFS) pilot data to investigate the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and % body fat (BF) composition as well as BMI.Material and methodsData from a total of 399 Emirati men and women aged ≥ 18 years were analyzed. Serum 25(OH)D and standard measures of weight and height were included in the analyses. Vitamin D deficiency was defined as serum 25(OH)D concentration