Prediction Model of Balanced Nutrition Practices among University Students in the COVID-19 Outbreak

AIM: Students included in the category of youth need balanced nutrition practices, especially during COVID-19 outbreak. This study aims to determine model behavior Gowa Regency, Makassar, Indonesia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: was a quantitative with cross-sectional study, which primary data were collected from June July 2020. The respondents 597 students at public and private universities located Regency who filled questionnaires. RESULTS: bivariate analysis results, based on respondents’ characteristics, showed that only age significantly affected practices (p = 0.048). Based independent variables studied, poor knowledge 0.000, ORcrude 2.229 [CI 1.601–3.105]) attitude 0.001, 1.735 1.250-2.409]) obtained significant correlation practices. final using multivariate indicated biggest predictor OR 2.067 1.476–2.893]). number implied good had times opportunity take than those less after controlling for variables. CONCLUSION: Producing well-balanced requires knowledge, including university belong late adolescent stage.