Evaluation of eating attitudes and healthy life behavior of nutrition vs. Non-nutrition college students

Lally Hanna Luke 1, *, Rashi G. Bhuta 2 and Deepa C. Philip 3

1 Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Nutrition, MMM College of Health Sciences, Mogappair, Chennai, India.
2 Post graduate student, MMM College of Health Sciences, Mogappair, Chennai, India.
3 Principal, MMM College of Health Sciences, Mogappair, Chennai, India. 
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2023, 09(02), 360–364.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2023.9.2.0572
Publication history: 
Received on 11 June 2023; revised on 23 July 2023; accepted on 26 July 2023
 
Abstract: 
College students are frequently regarded as having a higher risk of developing eating problems. Students frequently exhibit disordered eating patterns, which may have an impact on their performance and health an individual's health status as an adult depends on their early-life habits. The present study assessed the prevalence of eating disorders and also evaluated the healthy life behaviors of students of nutrition and non-nutrition backgrounds, which aimed to provide information about their lifestyles, seek the prevalence of eating disorders, and determine whether it's different with their education. Tools used were EAT-40, HPLP-II scales and anthropometric parameters. The study was conducted with 100 postgraduate students, and a descriptive cross-sectional research design was followed. The study showed that the prevalence of eating disorders was low in students related to nutrition when compared to other majors. The HPLP-II scale scores of nutrition-related students were comparatively higher in each and every subscale, including health responsibility, physical activity, nutrition, self-actualization, interpersonal relations, and stress management, when compared to non-nutrition students.
 
Keywords: 
College students; Prevalence; Eating disorders; Behavior; Nutrition
 
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