Psychosocial factors affecting dietary habits of university students: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

University student transition from living at home to more independent living which might influence their eating habits. This study aims to assess the effect of psychosocial factors on eating habits among university students.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 529 students at the University of Sharjah. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire on dietary habits, social, and psychological factors. The height and weight were also measured.

Results

More than one-third of participants were classified as overweight or obese (37.6%) and 39.1% reported not engaging in regular physical activity. Less than half of the participants consumed breakfast daily (45.4%) and 83.2% consumed less than two liters of water per day. Only 28.7% and

SUBMITTER: Cheikh Ismail L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9249847 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature