ArticleFrontiers in public health2026
Physical activity, dietary habits, screen time, and sleep duration among Saudi male adolescent athletes and non-athletes: a cross-sectional study.
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- Do School Athletes Really Eat Better? Nutritional and Body Composition Differences in Saudi Adolescents.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Adolescence represents a pivotal stage for the development of lifelong health behaviors. In Saudi Arabia, rising obesity and sedentary lifestyles among youth represent growing public health challenges. While organized sports may positively influence lifestyle behaviors, evidence comparing Saudi adolescent athletes and non-athletes across multiple behavioral domains remains limited. Purpose: To compare lifestyle habits, including physical activity levels, sedentary behaviors, dietary practices, and sleep duration, between Saudi male adolescent athletes and non-athletes. Method: A cross-sectional study of 124 male high school students aged 16-17 years (70 athletes, 54 non-athletes) from Riyadh used a validated 47-item Arab Teen Lifestyle Study (ATLS) questionnaire. Physical activity was measured in METs-minutes per week. Chi-square tests, independent Result: Athletes exhibited significantly higher physical activity levels (98.6% meeting guidelines compared to 55.6% of non-athletes; Conclusion: Participation in organized sports is linked to increased physical activity, lower body mass index, and improved fruit consumption among Saudi male adolescents. However, athletes reported reduced sleep duration, and elevated screen time persisted in both groups. These results support the integration of sports programs into adolescent health strategies and highlight the need for comprehensive interventions that address sleep hygiene, screen time management, and the promotion of physical activity.
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