Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) refers to the symptoms and complications caused by the back flow of gastric content into the esophagus, mouth (including the throat). The purpose of the present cross-sectional study was to determine the association between dietary factors and Gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms among adult males and females in District Mardan. Data was collected from Mardan Medical Complex and Shah medical complex located in district Mardan. Data was collected through a well-structured food frequency questionnaire, which included information about physical activity, height, weight, basal metabolic index, and diet history of the individual. Results of the study showed that majority of the foods such as fast foods, soft drinks, spicy foods, fried foods, chicken and poultry, and meat consumption showed a high significance with that of GERD symptoms. Foods such as vegetables, fruits showed a negative significance with incidence of GERD symptoms. Similarly consumption of roti, tea, and coffee showed no significance with that of GERD symptoms among the individuals.

Keywords: GERD, Food frequency questionnaire, BMI