Public Session Held for Master’s Thesis Proposal of Ms. Jehad Mohammed Saeed Shadad

The Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment – Sana’a University held a public hearing (Seminar 1) this morning, Tuesday, Dhu al-Hijjah 29, 1446 Hijri, corresponding to June 24, 2025. The session was for the thesis plan, tools, materials, and expected key findings presented by Ms. Jehad Mohammed Saeed Shadad.
Her thesis is titled: “The Impact of Rapid Weight Loss Nutritional Systems on the Health Status of Sana’a University Female Students.”
During the session, the student presented a comprehensive overview of her thesis plan. She covered the research title, an extensive introduction, and a review of literature on obesity, a widespread issue in high-income countries, and its severe health complications, including mortality. The student also discussed the prevalence of obesity among populations in Arab countries, especially the affluent ones, and the significant role diet plays in its spread. Furthermore, she outlined the importance of her research, the research problem, methodology, main and sub-objectives, study sample size, study method, and the materials and work procedures she will follow to execute her scientific study.
The presentation highlighted that many dietary systems are adopted for weight loss, but some have adverse effects, potentially endangering individuals, particularly those leading to rapid weight reduction. Others might lead to initial weight loss, only for the weight to rebound rapidly and significantly, making the problem worse than before. The student also detailed the methods and tools she will use to conduct her research and obtain the required data. This includes developing a questionnaire, presenting it to specialists in the department and faculty for review and approval, distributing it to a sample of female students at Sana’a University, and then conducting statistical analysis to obtain the desired findings.
Members of the council and attendees discussed the research title, the research plan, the methods used in the study, and the expected findings from their scientific perspectives. They offered their necessary and essential observations and recommendations.
This first session (Seminar 1) is a crucial requirement for the student to gain departmental approval for her research plan. Upon completion of the research steps and stages, there will be a second session (Seminar 2) to discuss the researcher’s key findings.
The session was attended by the Head and faculty members of the department, several members of the Faculty’s Integrity Committee, and a number of postgraduate students, creating an academic atmosphere characterized by positive interaction and academic enrichment.