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PECULIARITIES OF NUTRITION AMONG MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
H Phagava1, A Mikaberidze1, O Tavadze2
1Tbilisi State Medical University, 1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
Georgian Medical News
|December 6, 2019
Summary
Medical students in Georgia exhibit suboptimal dietary habits, including irregular meal times and low consumption of fruits and vegetables. These findings highlight the need for targeted nutrition interventions to promote healthier eating patterns among young adults.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- Medical Education
Background:
- Healthy nutrition is crucial for preventing chronic diseases and ensuring optimal bodily function.
- Dietary habits are largely established during late adolescence and young adulthood, critical developmental periods.
- Understanding the nutritional status of medical students is important due to their future role in public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the current nutritional habits of medical university students in Georgia.
- To identify potential areas for dietary improvement within this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted using a 73-question anonymous, self-administered questionnaire.
- The study involved 427 first and fourth-year students from Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU).
- Random cluster sampling was employed, with data analyzed using Stata 14.0.
Main Results:
- A significant proportion of students skipped breakfast (26.23%), ate at irregular times (54.57%), and consumed snacks (42.86%).
- Low intake of essential food groups was observed: 23.89% never ate buckwheat/oats, 22.71% never ate fish, and many consumed insufficient fruits and vegetables.
- Unhealthy eating behaviors were prevalent, including watching TV while eating (76.35%), adding sugar to beverages (76.35%), and adding salt to food (54.10%).
Conclusions:
- The nutritional habits of medical students in Georgia present significant deviations from recommended healthy eating guidelines.
- Findings suggest a need for nutrition education and intervention programs targeted at medical students.
- Similar dietary patterns may exist in non-medical students and the general youth population, warranting further investigation.
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