Background: Rising body mass index (BMI) in the world population is a serious global health issue of 21st century. Epidemiology and management of high BMI have been the themes of many studies. In the Arab world, including in Oman where this study is based, the prevalence of obesity and inactivity emerged late but is accelerating rapidly, particularly among the youth. The aim of this study is to bridge the research gap that exists regarding Omani adolescent girls’ lifestyle and their association with body weight status by studying the diet and activity habits of this population using a mixed method approach. To date, this is the first study of its kind from Oman.

Background: Rising body mass index (BMI) in the world population is a serious global health issue of 21st century. Epidemiology and management of high BMI have been the themes of many studies. In the Arab world, including in Oman where this study is based, the prevalence of obesity and inactivity em...