Feeding in university students. An observational study

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https://doi.org/10.35381/s.v.v6i3.2291

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Diet, Food, and Nutrition, Nutritional Status, Nutritional Physiological Phenomen. (Source, DeCS).

Abstract

Objective: To detect the consumption style of students from different universities in Ecuador after returning to the classroom. Method: Descriptive observational study. Results: 47.56% (n=78) chose carbohydrates as their largest portion, 42.07% (n=69) chose proteins and 10.36% (n=17) chose vegetables. No statistically significant differences were found (p >0.05). Conclusion: A relationship is established between the factors for which students are unable to eat a healthy diet. It was observed that university students have a poor diet due to main factors which are lack of time and stress, resulting in high cholesterol and poor nutrition. Analyzing that a greater emphasis should be placed on the nutrition of university students, since if they have a better diet they will be able to have a better academic performance.

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Published

2022-10-01

How to Cite

Oto-López, L. N., Gavilanes-Paredes, D. F., & Salinas-Goodier, C. (2022). Feeding in university students. An observational study. Revista Arbitrada Interdisciplinaria De Ciencias De La Salud. Salud Y Vida, 6(3), 755–763. https://doi.org/10.35381/s.v.v6i3.2291

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