Lifestyle habits and nutritional status of a group of medical students in a student residence
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lifestyle habits, nutritional status, university students, dietary adaptation, diet qualityAbstract
The study analyzed the relationship between lifestyle habits and the nutritional status of Central American medical students, considering the influence of the diet provided in the student residence. Anthropometric indicators, lifestyle habits, and the quality of the offered menus were evaluated. The results showed a generally satisfactory nutritional status, moderate alcohol and tobacco consumption, and a significant level of physical activity, particularly among men. However, the diet provided did not fully match the students’ dietary habits, showing a high intake of cereals, sugars, and fats, and a low frequency of fruits and vegetables, with menus that were poorly varied and nutritionally unbalanced. No significant association was found between lifestyle habits and nutritional status as measured by body mass index.
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