Body mass index and healthy lifestyle practices among Peruvian university students: a comparative study among academic discipline.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Excess body weight and an unhealthy lifestyle are a risk factor for noncommunicable diseases. University students are susceptible to unhealthy habits and obesity. This study compared body mass index (BMI) and healthy lifestyle practices among university students from four academic disciplines: Health Sciences, Business Sciences, Human Sciences and Education, and Engineering/Architecture.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out using a sample of 6,642 university students selected by non-probability convenience sampling. The Diet and Healthy Lifestyle Scale (DEVS), the Peruvian validation of the Vegetarian Lifestyle Index (VLI), was used to assess healthy lifestyle practices.

Results

Students in the areas of Business Sciences and Engineering/Architect

SUBMITTER: Saintila J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10915028 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature