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Suzan A Haidar1,2, Nanne K de Vries1, Dimitrios Papandreou3
1Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.
Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences
|December 19, 2018
Summary
First-year university students in Lebanon experienced significant weight gain and increased waist circumference. Further research is needed to understand the causes and develop prevention strategies for student weight changes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- Student Wellness
Background:
- University transition is a critical period for lifestyle changes.
- Student populations often exhibit weight gain during their first year of higher education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if Lebanese university students gain weight during their freshman year.
- To identify factors contributing to weight changes in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Eighty Lebanese freshman students were monitored over seven months.
- Anthropometric and biochemical assessments were conducted.
- Questionnaires evaluated lifestyle, physical activity, nutrition knowledge, sleep, and stress.
Main Results:
- Average weight gain was approximately 4.19 lbs (1.90 kg).
- Significant increases observed in waist circumference, blood glucose, and triglyceride levels.
- No significant changes in HDL-cholesterol, total cholesterol, or lifestyle factors.
Conclusions:
- Lebanese students gain weight during their first year of university.
- Further investigation is required to pinpoint causes and inform prevention programs for student weight gain.
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