Nutritional imbalances among university students and the urgent need for educational and nutritional interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The dietary habits of children and adolescents in Chile have been identified as inadequate, potentially contributing to low levels of essential vitamins and minerals, as well as the development of chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. However, the nutritional profile of Chilean university students and the impact of their diets on this profile remain largely unknown. This study aimed to assess the nutritional profile of Finis Terrae University students in the Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile.

Methods

A retrospective 24-h dietary survey, using the Automated Self-Administered 24-Hour Dietary Assessment Tool (ASA24®), was administered to 124 students between September and October 2024. Data on macronutrient and micronutrient consumption was analyzed usin

SUBMITTER: Torres K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11919654 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature