Being a Substantial Out of Home Eater: Affecting Factors and Evidence on Daily Nutritional Intake Among University Students

Keywords: Nutrition, obesity, university students, health

Abstract

In this cross-sectional study, it was aimed to investigate the factors affecting the choice of out of home (OH) eating in university students. A questionnaire containing the sections of age, accommodation and education status was applied to the participants (n = 399). The 24h dietary records were obtained from the participants. The participants were asked to write the locations where they consume the meals. The percentages of substantial OH eaters were 16.7% and 17.7% in males and females, respectively (p>0.05). Staying in dormitory status was found to be increased the probability of being a substantial eater compared to the reference of staying with family (odds ratios were 9.93 for females and 14.79 for males; p<0.05 for both genders). Substantial OH eaters had a higher protein, a higher carbohydrate, and a higher starch intakes than at home eaters (p<0.05 for all nutrients). It has been shown that university students mostly prefer fast food restaurants for OH eating.

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Author Biographies

Hande Mortaş, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.

Gazi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Ankara, Turkey.

Semra Navruz Varli , Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.

Gazi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Ankara, Turkey.

Saniye Bilici, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.

Gazi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Ankara, Turkey.

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Published
2024-04-25
How to Cite
Mortaş, H., Navruz Varli , S., & Bilici, S. (2024). Being a Substantial Out of Home Eater: Affecting Factors and Evidence on Daily Nutritional Intake Among University Students. Journal of the University of Zulia , 15(43), 27-43. https://doi.org/10.46925//rdluz.43.03