Comprehensive assessment of nutritional status in university students
- Authors: Sazonova O.V.1, Hamtsova R.V.1, Gavryushin M.Y.1, Trubetskaya S.R.1, Tokareva S.Y.1
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Affiliations:
- Samara State Medical University
- Issue: Vol 31, No 8 (2024)
- Pages: 598-607
- Section: ORIGINAL STUDY ARTICLES
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/1728-0869/article/view/314539
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/humeco643562
- EDN: https://elibrary.ru/DWWQOU
- ID: 314539
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: The increasing prevalence of nutrition-related disorders among university students, driven by poor dietary habits and high academic workload, warrants special attention. This issue is particularly relevant for medical students, who experience significant psycho-emotional stress during their training. Assessing nutritional status during this period is a crucial aspect of preclinical preventive care, as detected deviations may contribute to chronic diseases, ultimately affecting quality of life and professional performance in future healthcare professionals.
AIM: To conduct a comprehensive assessment of the nutritional status of medical university students.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 935 students aged 18–25 years, including an assessment of dietary intake, bioimpedance analysis of body composition, and a questionnaire survey covering dietary habits, meal structure, physical activity, and eating behavior. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics 28, including descriptive statistics, normality testing, and significance testing.
RESULTS: Dietary imbalances and macronutrient deficiencies were identified among students. The average BMI was within the normal range in 49.05% of female and 43.52% of male students. Bioimpedance analysis revealed statistically significant differences between students from different academic years and between male and female participants. A significant positive correlation was found between body fat percentage and confectionery consumption frequency, BMI and physical activity levels, as well as BMI and eating behavior type.
CONCLUSION: The identified negative trends in the nutritional status of medical students, particularly in the context of increasing metabolic disorders and the global obesity epidemic, emphasize the need for implementing comprehensive preventive programs aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle among students.
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Olga V. Sazonova
Samara State Medical University
Email: o.v.sazonova@samsmu.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-4130-492X
SPIN-code: 1789-6104
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), professor
Russian Federation, SamaraRegina V. Hamtsova
Samara State Medical University
Email: r.v.hamtsova@samsmu.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6747-5954
SPIN-code: 2606-0123
Russian Federation, Samara
Mikhail Yu. Gavryushin
Samara State Medical University
Author for correspondence.
Email: m.yu.gavryushin@samsmu.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0897-7700
SPIN-code: 6636-4448
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine), Assistant Professor
Russian Federation, SamaraSabrina R. Trubetskaya
Samara State Medical University
Email: s.r.trubeckaya@samsmu.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4988-3441
SPIN-code: 2590-6158
Russian Federation, Samara
Sophia Yu. Tokareva
Samara State Medical University
Email: tokareva_sofa002@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0004-9410-0738
Russian Federation, Samara
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