Original Article
VOLUME: 40 | ISSUE: 2 | Jun 25, 2024 | PAGE: (107 - 111) | DOI: 10.24911/BioMedica/5-1160
Changes in dietary habits of medical and dental students and its impact on their quality of life and body mass index
Authors: Maheen Fatima , Hafiz Muhammad Ali , Muhammad Mohsin Kamal , Maha Tanvir , Muhammad Imran Khan Jadoon , Shafia Hassan
Article Info
Authors
Maheen Fatima
FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry
Hafiz Muhammad Ali
FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry
Muhammad Mohsin Kamal
FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry
Maha Tanvir
FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry
Muhammad Imran Khan Jadoon
FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry
Shafia Hassan
FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry
Publication History
Received: April 03, 2024
Revised: May 18, 2024
Accepted: June 10, 2024
Published: June 25, 2024
Abstract
Background and Objective: Dietary habits are one of the most important factors that play a significant role in maintaining optimal health and body mass index (BMI). The objective of this study was to investigate and determine how changes in dietary pattern of medical and dental students can impact their BMI and quality of life.
Method: This cross-sectional study included 190 medical and dental students from a local private medical and dental college in Lahore, Pakistan. All participants filled out a validated online questionnaire having 30 questions divided into four sections. The responses were scaled in three tiers and the data was collected and analysed using statistical software.
Results: A total of 32.6% of students rated their quality of life as good with respect to dietary habits while 81.6% rated physical environment as moderately healthy with very many difficulties in concentrating (19.5%) and poor physical energy levels (31.1%). A notable percentage (12.6) reported not to have enough financial stability to meet their dietary needs. Satisfaction levels regarding their own health status varied with mixed responses. Negative feelings were frequent (70.5%), and a majority noted changes in eating habits and observed an increase in weight relating to BMI.
Conclusion: Most of the medical and dental students after enrolling into their respective colleges face adverse changes in dietary habits. Taking educational stress and managing one’s daily activities show a limited balance with resultantly lower quality of life and a higher BMI.
Keywords: Body mass Index, diet, dietary habits, eating patterns, nutrition, quality of life, medical, dental students.
Pubmed Style
Maheen Fatima, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Mohsin Kamal, Maha Tanvir, Muhammad Imran Khan Jadoon, Shafia Hassan. Changes in dietary habits of medical and dental students and its impact on their quality of life and body mass index. BioMedica. 2024; 25 (June 2024): 107-111. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1160
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Maheen Fatima, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Mohsin Kamal, Maha Tanvir, Muhammad Imran Khan Jadoon, Shafia Hassan. Changes in dietary habits of medical and dental students and its impact on their quality of life and body mass index. https://biomedicapk.com/articles/online_first/1160 [Access: September 01, 2024]. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1160
AMA (American Medical Association) Style
Maheen Fatima, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Mohsin Kamal, Maha Tanvir, Muhammad Imran Khan Jadoon, Shafia Hassan. Changes in dietary habits of medical and dental students and its impact on their quality of life and body mass index. BioMedica. 2024; 25 (June 2024): 107-111. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1160
Vancouver/ICMJE Style
Maheen Fatima, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Mohsin Kamal, Maha Tanvir, Muhammad Imran Khan Jadoon, Shafia Hassan. Changes in dietary habits of medical and dental students and its impact on their quality of life and body mass index. BioMedica. (2024), [cited September 01, 2024]; 25 (June 2024): 107-111. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1160
Harvard Style
Maheen Fatima, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Mohsin Kamal, Maha Tanvir, Muhammad Imran Khan Jadoon, Shafia Hassan (2024) Changes in dietary habits of medical and dental students and its impact on their quality of life and body mass index. BioMedica, 25 (June 2024): 107-111. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1160
Chicago Style
Maheen Fatima, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Mohsin Kamal, Maha Tanvir, Muhammad Imran Khan Jadoon, Shafia Hassan. "Changes in dietary habits of medical and dental students and its impact on their quality of life and body mass index." 25 (2024), 107-111. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1160
MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style
Maheen Fatima, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Mohsin Kamal, Maha Tanvir, Muhammad Imran Khan Jadoon, Shafia Hassan. "Changes in dietary habits of medical and dental students and its impact on their quality of life and body mass index." 25.June 2024 (2024), 107-111. Print. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1160
APA (American Psychological Association) Style
Maheen Fatima, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Mohsin Kamal, Maha Tanvir, Muhammad Imran Khan Jadoon, Shafia Hassan (2024) Changes in dietary habits of medical and dental students and its impact on their quality of life and body mass index. , 25 (June 2024), 107-111. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1160