The transition to nutritional independence makes new college students vulnerable to
alterations in eating patterns, which can increase the risk of cardiometabolic disorders. The …

Introduction: Emerging adulthood has been described as a period of risk for body weight
gain. Several studies have indicated that the positive or negative health behaviors …

Background: University students may be a vulnerable group to adopt unhealthy behaviors,
including changes in eating behavior. Assessment of factors associated with the prevalence …

Background Many studies have shown that the transition to college can have a negative
effect on students' life style choices resulting in weight gain, increasing inactivity and stress …

Emerging adulthood is a critical developmental period for examining food-and eating-
related behaviors as long-term weight-related behavioral patterns are established. Virtual …

Purpose Self-efficacy in cooking and consuming fruits and vegetables is one of the
dimensions that compose cooking skills. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the self …

Background: First-year university students are at an increased risk for developing mental
health issues and a poor nutritional status. Self-care plays an essential role in optimizing …

Excess weight in Pakistan's university students is on the rise and is driven by their
maladaptive eating behaviours. Practitioners in Pakistan have adopted Western conceptual …

Background: College students are at risk of the “freshman 15,” consisting of weight gain
during their university studies. Stress has been linked with unhealthy dietary intake and …

Background Emerging adulthood is a stressful time fraught with new challenges while
attending higher education. Identifying protective factors to help reduce the psychological …