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The nutritional habits of female students aged 18 to 25

2018; Trakia University; Volume: 16; Issue: Suppl.1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.15547/tjs.2018.s.01.047

1313-3551

Albena Andonova,

Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

The main factors for establishing nutritional culture are the national traditions, family taste preferences and finances.After graduating from high school, some girls continue their education.Often, they have to break away from the home environment and change completely or partially their lifestyle and nutritional regime.The purpose of the research is to establish the nutritional habits of the female students aged 18 to 25 who do not live with their family.Materials and Methods: For the purpose of the survey, an inquiry card was made.An anonymous survey was conducted with 70 female students aged 18-25 who do not live with their families.The survey data were processed with mathematical and graphical methods -Microsoft Office Excel 2003.ink.Results: The study found out a negative trend: 60% of the female students eat twice a day, consuming mainly confectionery and carbonated beverages between both of the meals.A major source of information about healthy nutrition for students is Internet, but most of the young women get the necessary information from school/university.The highest number of students indicates that they partially respect the principles of healthy nutrition.The female students identify as the most harmful food sugar products and fried food, fruit and vegetables as the most useful types of food.Most of the students eat at home, as most often they buy takeaway.Conclusions: The study found out that students are aware of the basic principles of healthy nutrition, but relatively high number does not follow them.It is a positive fact that the main source of the necessary information besides Internet is school and / or university.Despite not following all the principles of healthy nutrition, most of the students have a proper nutritional pattern and have a critical attitude towards their own diet regime.