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Unhealthy eating habits among students in Novi Sad

Unhealthy eating habits among adolescents are reflected through frequent meal skipping, fad dieting, take-out meals and consumption of fast food, sweets and sweetened beverages. The aim of this study was to estimate unhealthy eating habits among students of the University of Novi Sad. Cross-sectional study was conducted in May 2018 on 4 faculties, which have at least one course on food and dietary habits and encompassed 514 participant (133 males and 381 females). More male students (7.5%) are constantly eating throughout the day compared to females (5.5%). 4.5% of males and 3.7% of females do not consume breakfast regularly. A small number of students have lunch in a bakery, a pizzeria or a fast-food restaurant. 4.5% of boys and 2.8% of girls eat fast food every day. 35% of male students and 28% of female students consume fast food almost daily or several times a week. About 5%of students do not eat fruit and vegetables at all. Altogether, obtained results indicated that unhealthy eating habits among student population is strongly represented, and the need for healthy lifestyles promotion with emphasis on the promotion of balanced nutrition is necessary.

students ; fast food ; unhealthy eating habits

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