“In China, I live to eat. Here, I eat to live”

The population of international students in Canadian post-secondary institutions, including dietetic programs, is growing. In addition to academic stress, must cope with culture change and acculturative which has been found increase the prevalence problematic eating body image concerns among this population. Research indicates that may also be relatively high due, part, emphasis on weight management narrow representations healthy eating, disciplinary processes professional socialization are characteristic education. For students, vulnerability particularly acute, given their position as both students. However, little known about experiences population, if, how what extent being an student impact concerns, or efforts needed prevent support those experiencing these concerns. This research used EAT-26 questionnaire one-on- one, semi-structured interviews explore impacts Mandarin-speaking, Chinese Results indicate a significant relationships food study Further elucidate change, educators best