University student practices and perceptions on eating behaviours whilst living away from home
AA Hafiz, AM Gallagher, L Devine, AJ Hill�- International Journal of�…, 2023 - Elsevier
Transition to university is a vulnerable time and associated with adverse health behaviors.
Purchasing and consuming healthy food is generally not a high priority due to other
challenges they face. This study explored the dietary practices and perceptions which
influenced eating behaviors of university students when living away from home. Forty-two
university students (n 27 male) participated in 8 focus groups which identified four themes as
being barriers to eating a healthier diet, namely Physical Environment, University lifestyle�…
Purchasing and consuming healthy food is generally not a high priority due to other
challenges they face. This study explored the dietary practices and perceptions which
influenced eating behaviors of university students when living away from home. Forty-two
university students (n 27 male) participated in 8 focus groups which identified four themes as
being barriers to eating a healthier diet, namely Physical Environment, University lifestyle�…