Assessment of Nutritional Status of Undergraduate Students of the Islamia University Bahawalpur | Chapter 04 | Emerging Trends in Disease and Health Research Vol. 1

 The goal of this study is to determine the nutritional condition of undergraduate students at Islamia University in Bahawalpur.

Methodology: This is a descriptive population-based study. Undergraduate students at Islamia University Bahawalpur are participating in the study. A total of 430 students from various professional years were included in the study, comprising 210 males and 220 females. The research period is six months long. The data is analysed using Nutri survey and SPSS. Nutritional Evaluation Data gathering instruments include Performa, a weight machine, and a measuring tape.

The participants in this study were 210 male students (48.8%) and 220 female students (51.2%) between the ages of 17 and 25. 198 (46%) of the 430 people live at home, while 232 (54%) live in a hostel. 4'9"-5'2" (32%), 5'3"-5'7" (46%), and 5'8"-6'2" (6%) are the three height categories, each with a percentage (22 percent ). Weight is divided into five categories, each with a percentage, such as 40-50(26%), 51-60(32%), 61-70(16%), 71-80(20%), and 81-90(21%). (6 percent ). There are 12% of participants who are underweight, 62 percent who are normal, 22 percent who are overweight, and 4% who are obese. 68 percent of people are inactive, 30% are moderately active, and 2% are vigorously active in terms of physical activity. 48 percent of participants are anaemic, according to WHO standards, with females being more anaemic than boys. Anemia affects 38% of females, 10% of males, 8% of participants appear paler, and 92% of participants are normal. Calories Consumed on a Daily Basis 314 students (73%) consume less calories than suggested, 49 students (11%) consume more calories than recommended, and 67 (16%) consume calories in a balanced manner. 309 (72%) of the participants had less than 40% carbohydrates in their diet, while 121 (28%) have more than 40% carbohydrates in their diet. 371 (86%) participants have a protein intake of less than 30%, while 59 (14%) have a protein intake of more than 30%, whereas 327 (76%) students have a fat intake of less than 30% and 103 (24%) have a fat intake of more than 30%.

Conclusion: Students are a country's future and backbone. Their well-being demands extra attention. According to the findings of the current study, 26% of study participants are overweight or obese, while another 12% are underweight. The remaining 62% have a normal BMI. Changes in one's lifestyle, eating habits, and, especially, physical activity can all help to resolve this problem. Students should attend nutrition education workshops to gain a better understanding of the benefits of a healthy diet and how it affects their health.

Author(S) Details

Khalil Ahmad
Institute of chemistry, Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan and Department of Home and Health Sciences, Research Complex, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad, Pakistan.

Sehrish Rana Rajpoot
Department of Home and Health Sciences, Research Complex, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad, Pakistan and University College of Conventional Medicine, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan.

Habib ur Rahman Shah
Institute of chemistry, Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan

Muhammad Ashfaq
Institute of chemistry, Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan.

Zaheer Ahmad
Department of Home and Health Sciences, Research Complex, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad, Pakistan.

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