Physiology and Physiopathology Research Team, Research Centre of Human Pathologies, Genomics, 226283Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco.
Joint Research Unit in Nutrition and Food, RDC-Nutrition AFRA/IAEA, Ibn Tofail, University-CNESTEN, Morocco.
Nutr Health. 2021 Mar;27(1):69-78. doi: 10.1177/0260106020960863. Epub 2020 Oct 12.
University life is a crucial period when dietary habits and lifestyle behaviours are formed and may have long-lasting effects on the development of obesity and related chronic diseases.
To investigate the association of overweight/obesity with dietary habits, physical activity, screen time and sleep duration among university students.
A total of 438 students aged 18-26 years were recruited from Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco. Anthropometric measurements were assessed using standardized equipment. Data regarding dietary habits, physical and sedentary activities were collected via a self-administered questionnaire.
The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 14.8% and 1.6%, respectively. Students who reported frequent consumption (>3 times/week) of fast food, fried potatoes and sugary drinks were more likely to be overweight/obese than peers who did not. Similarly, odds of being overweight/obese were slightly higher among females who reported non-daily intake of fruits and milk or dairy products and among males who ate vegetables less frequently (<7 times/week). Approximately 26% of students were physically inactive, with a higher proportion of females (35.8%) than males (10.7%). Both short and long sleep durations were associated with an increased risk of overweight/obesity in males. In contrast, physical inactivity and increased screen time were associated with a slightly reduced risk of overweight/obesity, particularly in females.
Overall, unhealthy dietary habits were associated with an increased risk of overweight/obesity. A similar trend was also observed between abnormal sleep duration and overweight/obesity in males. Interventions to promote healthy dietary and lifestyle habits and prevent overweight/obesity in this population are needed.
大学生活是一个关键时期，在此期间形成的饮食习惯和生活方式行为可能对肥胖和相关慢性疾病的发展产生持久影响。
调查大学生超重/肥胖与饮食习惯、身体活动、屏幕时间和睡眠时间的关系。
从摩洛哥拉巴特的穆罕默德五世大学招募了 438 名 18-26 岁的学生。使用标准化设备评估人体测量学测量值。通过自我管理问卷收集有关饮食、身体和久坐活动的数据。
超重和肥胖的患病率分别为 14.8%和 1.6%。与不常食用（每周少于 3 次）快餐、炸薯条和含糖饮料的同龄人相比，报告经常食用（每周多于 3 次）快餐、炸薯条和含糖饮料的学生更有可能超重/肥胖。同样，报告不常食用水果和牛奶或乳制品的女性和很少食用蔬菜（每周少于 7 次）的男性超重/肥胖的几率略高。大约 26%的学生身体不活跃，女性（35.8%）高于男性（10.7%）。男女两性中，较短和较长的睡眠时间都与超重/肥胖的风险增加有关。相比之下，身体不活跃和增加的屏幕时间与超重/肥胖的风险降低略有相关，尤其是在女性中。
总体而言，不健康的饮食习惯与超重/肥胖的风险增加有关。在男性中，睡眠时间异常与超重/肥胖之间也存在类似的趋势。需要针对该人群实施促进健康饮食和生活方式的干预措施，以预防超重/肥胖。
