Evaluation of the dietary habits, body images and BMI of Turkish University students who live in dormitory

Authors

  • Emine Akal Yildiz
  • Selahattin D. Demirduzen
  • Vasfiye Burcu Dogan
  • Sercan D. Duman
  • Nur D. Turkmen
  • Ali Naci Yildiz

Keywords:

Nutrition, Body mass index, Adolescence.

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the factors that influence the dietary habits, BMIs, and body images of students living in dormitory.
Methodology: The study was performed in the Dormitory of Hacettepe University. Study population was 301 girl students. Data were collected by personal interviews; height and weight measurements were performed.
Results: The mean age of 301 students enrolled in the study was 21.2

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Published

2011-01-20

How to Cite

Yildiz, E. A., Demirduzen, S. D., Dogan, V. B., Duman, S. D., Turkmen, N. D., & Yildiz, A. N. (2011). Evaluation of the dietary habits, body images and BMI of Turkish University students who live in dormitory. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 27(1). Retrieved from https://www.pjms.org.pk/index.php/pjms/article/view/17030

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 1 (2011): January - March 2011 Pak J Med Sci

Section

Original Articles