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The Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
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ISSN: 1606-0997
EISSN: 1606-0997
Vol. 31, No. 3, 2013, pp. 330-333
Bioline Code: hn13039
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
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The Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, Vol. 31, No. 3, 2013, pp. 330-333

 en Eating Habits and Body-weights of Students of the University of Belgrade, Serbia: A Cross-sectional Study
Gazibara, Tatjana; Tepavcevic, Darija B. Kisic; Popovic, Aleksandra & Pekmezovic, Tatjana

Abstract

The purpose of this survey was to quantify the prevalence of overweight and obesity among a sample of students in Belgrade University, Serbia and to describe their main eating habits. A total of 1,624 questionnaire responses were analyzed (response rate 97.3%). The students were recruited during mandatory annual check-ups in April-June 2009. All subjects completed the questionnaire; height (in cm) and weight (in km) were measured by two physicians. Results were assessed statistically. Almost every fourth male student was overweight. Strikingly, 15% of female students were underweight. Highly-significant difference was found between average body mass index (BMI) of male and female students (F=317.8, p=0.001). Students’ BMI did not correlate with average family income or with the frequency of taking breakfast (p=-0.064, p=0.152 for males and ρ=0.034, p=0.282 for females respectively). There is a growing demand for global health strategies which would encourage healthy body-image and figure; thus, these initiatives should mobilize the society on a national and international level.

Keywords
Nutritional status; Prevalence; Students; Serbia

 
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