Comparison of Nutritional Intake and Dietary Behaviors in Overweight/Obese and Nonobese University Students: A School-Based Study

Objective: This study was conducted to determine of nutritional intake and dietary behaviors in overweight/obese non-obese university students. Methods: The sample this descriptive comparative consisted 220 students randomly selected among the who were divided into two groups as overweight / obese non-obese. Data collected using a daily nutrition log, anthropometric measurements questionnaire. Results: Of admitted our study, 110 Obesity correlated with reason for skipping meals, smoking, amount physical activity (p<0.05). Overweight/obese have high scores Perceived Health Status scale low Self-Efficacy Regulate Eating Habits (p=0.00). Promotion Lifestyle Profile Nutrition non-smoking significantly Exercise higher frequency had energy, fat, cholesterol, sodium intake, while all consumed insufficient amounts key nutrients like fiber, folate, calcium Conclusions: These results emphasize need provide health promotion programs should be implemented at universities raise young people’s awareness about making healthy choices that will affect their future.