The effects of different types of undergraduate education on body weight, appetite, and physical activity habits in normal-weight Saudi female students.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Overweight and obesity are highly prevalent in Saudi Arabia, likely due to a combination of poor dietary choices and sedentary lifestyles. Young Saudi females face increasing societal pressure related to family life and higher education. Previous studies suggest that the transition to higher education at the university level, particularly in health-related disciplines, is a critical period for the development of unhealthy lifestyle. In this study, we aimed to evaluate changes in weight, appetite, and physical activities among medical students over time and compare them with those of nonmedical students.

Methods

In this 5-month prospective cohort study, we evaluated changes in weight, appetite, and physical activity among normal-weight females enrolled in medical (<

SUBMITTER: Alzahrani AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12701233 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature