[The nutritional characteristics and the eating regimen of students]

A study is performed on the state of the daily nutrition of 82 students (40 men and 42 women). There are considerable deviations from the requirements for rational nutrition in both groups. The input of energy in men (2748 kcal) (11.5 MJ) responds to the physiological norm, while in women it is insufficient (1907 kcal) (7.97 MJ). The balance of the basic nutritive substances is disturbed. The relative part of the energy of proteins is an average 12.8%, of fats--43.5% and of carbohydrates--43.8%. The ratio calcium-phosphorus is 1:1.8 in men and 1:1.7 in women. The deficit of vitamins from group B and especially from group C is significant. The index for consistency of nourishing nutrients used by the authors gives possibility for evaluating the qualitative side of nutrition on different energy levels. It is of special importance in the low energy regimen of nutrition. Recommendation is given for further investigations of nutrition and the health status of students in the specific conditions in our country at present.