Actual Nutrition of First-Year Students Living in Dormitory

Abstract

Problem and Aim. When socializing first-year students for independent living, there are difficulties in planning financial expenses, including for rational food, which often leads to its violation. The purpose of the article is to assess the actual nutrition of first-year students adapting to living in a dormity, and to propose a methodology for calculating the budget of students to solve their social and daily issues. Methodology. The work uses methods of empirical research of actual nutrition (macronutrient composition of daily diet), statistical and comparative methods of analysis. Results. The actual nutrition of first-year students living in the dormitory is characterized by a shortage of consumed calories, fats, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, and insufficient consumption of carbohydrates, including dietary fibers. This insufficiency is more pronounced among girls who also have deficient protein intake, especially of animal origin. A methodology for calculating the budget of students is proposed, which will help them determine the costs of basic necessities, including for full nutrition, and develop skills in compiling a daily food diet taking into account the needs of the body. Conclusion. The actual nutrition of freshmen living in the dormitory is characterized by a shortage of calories, fats and carbohydrates consumed, which is more pronounced among girls who also have a deficiency in protein consumption. A methodology for calculating the budgeting of students’ expenses has been proposed, which will allow them to improve the food structure.