Food Intake and Physical Activity Patterns Among University Undergraduate Students at Risk of Eating Disorders.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: University students are particularly vulnerable to unhealthy eating patterns and body image dissatisfaction. The association between lifestyle factors and eating disorders (EDs) can be ambiguous as healthier lifestyle choices may paradoxically be related to ED risk. In this study, we aimed to analyze physical activity (PA) and dietary patterns-specifically food type and diet quality-as lifestyle indicators in university students with and without ED risk. Motivations for engaging in PA and the association between PA levels and diet quality were also examined. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on a convenience sample of 1982 undergraduate students aged 18-30 years from the University of the Balearic Islands. Dietary intake, diet q

SUBMITTER: Amengual-Llofriu MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12787788 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature