Prevalence and factors associated with regular fast-food consumption among the adult population in Qatar: cross-sectional analysis from Qatar Biobank cohort

RFFC is highly prevalent in this large longitudinal, phenotyped sample of adults residing in Qatar and is concentrated among younger adults, particularly women with low fruit/vegetable intake and among those engaged in night-shift work. These findings highlight the need for age- and sex-specific, as well as occupationally targeted, dietary interventions and food environment strategies to facilitate healthier choices.