Suboptimal dietary knowledge predicts lower diet quality for cancer prevention among university students in Beirut

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(1), P. e0315911 - e0315911

Published: Jan. 3, 2025

University students are at a pivotal stage of shaping cancer risk factors. Little is known about their dietary behavior in Lebanon, country heavily burdened by cancer. This cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge and adherence to prevention guidelines among university Beirut, Lebanon. We hypothesized that would exhibit low knowledge, poor diet quality, predicted quality. Dietary was explored using dedicated questionnaire, with scores above 60 th percentile considered as Knowledgeable (Kn+), those below less knowledgeable (Kn-). predictors Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI)- measure quality calculated Modified Mediterranean Prime Screen, were also examined. The sample included 300 participants (55% females, mean age: 20 years). score 49.5%. Over 50% aware association between red processed meat, sodium, fruits vegetables, obesity, Kn+ group had higher intake vegetables lower meats sweetened beverages. Increased (B = 0.78, 95%CI: 0.18,1.37) high physical activity 4.62, 1.66,7.59) associated elevated AHEI scores. A significant positive interaction observed enrollment health-related major. students’ suboptimal. Although predicts high-quality diets, weak. Further studies should investigate food systems influencing Lebanon identify effective interventions enhance health behavior.

Language: Английский

Predictors of physical and mental health in sports science students: a focus on physical activity, sleep, and diet

Sport Sciences for Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 11, 2025

Language: Английский