UNHEALTHY EATING PRACTICES IN COLLEGE STUDENTS: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF MEDICAL STUDENTS REGARDING NUTRITION

Objective: To study the KAP (knowledge, attitude and practice) among medical students of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Medical COLLEGE Mirpur towards nutrition

Introduction: Unhealthy eating practices in college students: skipping meals (esp. breakfast), high intake of fast food, low intake of fruits and vegetables, minimal intake of water and unhealthy dieting
Methodology: Type of study: Cross-section.

Sample:  Total 150 students from 1st to 4th years.

Discussion: In contrast to findings of Wong et al., a positive correlation was not found between nutrition attitude and practice.

Conclusion: The knowledge & positive attitude of students towards nutrition was above average but still not up to the mark.

Keywords: KAP, Medical Students Regarding Nutrition.