Department of Kinesiology, Health, Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menominee, Wisconsin, USA.
J Am Coll Health. 2023 Dec;71(9):2653-2662. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2021.1981912. Epub 2021 Nov 17.
College students are in a critical period of life where many lifestyle changes occur that influence health. The dietary changes that occur in college can persist throughout life and influence health and weight status. Several factors influence eating behaviors and dietary habits during college, and this study explores the dietary beliefs of college students and the factors that influence students' diets. Students ( = 49; 20% male; 76% female; 4% other) attending a rural Midwestern university. : Focus groups (n = 7) were used for exploratory research. Demographic and food security data were also collected. Focus group data were analyzed using open coding methods. Themes and subthemes emerged from analysis. Four major themes emerged across focus groups: 1) food and health beliefs; 2) social influence; 3) university influence; and 4) body image beliefs. : Findings support offering nutrition education that incorporates foundational nutrition knowledge and cooking skills to all college students.
大学生正处于人生的关键时期，在此期间他们的生活方式发生了许多变化，从而影响了他们的健康。大学生活期间发生的饮食变化可能会持续一生，并影响他们的健康和体重状况。有几个因素会影响大学生的饮食行为和饮食习惯，本研究探讨了大学生的饮食信念以及影响学生饮食的因素。
参与者为就读于美国中西部一所农村大学的学生（ = 49；20%为男性；76%为女性；4%为其他）。使用焦点小组（n = 7）进行探索性研究。还收集了人口统计学和粮食安全数据。使用开放式编码方法对焦点小组数据进行了分析。分析产生了主题和子主题。
1）食物和健康信念；2）社会影响；3）大学影响；和 4）身体意象信念。研究结果支持向所有大学生提供包含基础营养知识和烹饪技能的营养教育。
