Nutrition Knowledge Research Articles

Evaluation of Nutritional Preferences of School-Age Children and Parents Attitudes Towards Child Nutrition: A Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: This study aimed to examine the nutrition of school-age children and the influence of their parents. Method: The study involved 259 school-age children aged 9-12 and their volunteering parents from a province in Türkiye. A questionnaire was administered to the children questioning sociodemographic data and basic nutritional information, anthropometric measurements were taken, and the Parent Mealtime Action Scale was applied to their parents. The obtained data were analyzed in SPSS 26 program. Results: It was found that the snack consumption status of children was related to the income status of the family's daily fruit and vegetable consumption (p<0.01). It has been found that animal fat restricted diet is associated with growth status in children (p<0.01). It has been determined that the children's eating situation is related to the persistent behavior of parents (p<0.05). It has been found that children who do not consume chips at all are also fed restricted animal fats in their daily diet. It was determined that bagel/cereal consumption was also excessive in children in whom rewarding was applied excessively (p<0.05). Conclusion: As a result, it was determined that school-age children's own preferences in food choices, as well as the parent's behavior and educational status, and the family's income level also have a significant impact. It is thought that it will be beneficial to provide nutrition education to parents and children in order to develop the right eating habits in school-age children and to increase the level of nutrition knowledge.

Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Content Validity of the Saudi Sign Language Version of the General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire.

Profoundly hearing-impaired individuals lack health-promotion education on healthy lifestyles, and this may be due to communication barriers and limited awareness of available resources. Therefore, providing understandable healthy eating knowledge and a proper education evaluation via a questionnaire is vital. The present study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the content of a Saudi sign language version of the General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire (GNKQ). The study followed the World Health Organization guidelines for the translation and cultural adaptation of the GNKQ, using two-phase translation (from English into Arabic and then from Arabic into Saudi sign language), including forward-translation, back-translation, and pilot testing among profoundly hearing-impaired individuals. A total of 48 videos were recorded to present the GNKQ in Saudi sign language. The scale-level content validity index (S-CVI) value was equal to 0.96, and the item-level content validity index (I-CVI) value for all questions was between 1 and 0.9, except for question 6 in section 1, which was 0.6; this discrepancy was due to religious, social, and cultural traditions. The translation, cultural adaptation, and content validity of the Saudi sign language version of the GNKQ were satisfactory. Further studies are needed to validate other measurement properties of the present translated version of this questionnaire.

What Determinants Are Related to Milk and Dairy Product Consumption Frequency among Children Aged 10-12 Years in Poland? Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.

Due to their high nutritional value, milk and dairy products should be a permanent element of a properly balanced diet for children and adolescents. The study aimed to identify (i) the frequency of milk and dairy product consumption by children aged 10-12 years in the opinion of children and their parents and (ii) the determinants related to the consumption of these products (including lifestyle, nutrition knowledge, and the nutritional status of children's as well as parents' nutrition knowledge). A cross-sectional study was conducted with 12,643 primary school students aged 10-12 and 7363 parents. Dietary data were collected using the Food Frequency Consumption and Nutritional Knowledge Questionnaire (SF-FFQ4PolishChildren® and KomPAN®). Anthropometric measurements were taken and body mass index (BMI) and waist/height ratios (WHtR) were calculated. A logistic regression model was used to assess the likelihood of the frequent consumption of dairy products in the opinion of both the children and their parents, and the quality of the obtained models was assessed using model fit statistics and the Hosmer and Lemeshow test. The frequency of consuming milk and milk products (every day and more) was low in the opinion of children aged 10-12 years (29.6%). According to their parents, the frequency of the consumption of dairy products was slightly higher (44.8%). Six factors associated with the frequency of milk and dairy product consumption were identified independently. These included schoolchildren and their parents' nutrition knowledge, physical activity, sleep, gender, and place of residence. More of these products were consumed by children with greater nutrition knowledge-both their own and their parents'-higher physical activity, longer sleep duration, males, and those living in the city. Family eating habits, particularly eating meals together, also played an important role in the consumption of milk and dairy products. According to the parents, the children in older grades were less likely to consume dairy products more frequently. The obtained results suggest an insufficient consumption of milk and dairy products. The identification of modifiable factors, such as nutrition knowledge, physical activity, sleep duration, and eating meals with the family, suggests the need to improve the existing strategies, including activities encouraging nutritional education for both schoolchildren and their parents.

Implementation of nutrition care process in Indonesian athletes and its effect on nutritional status and aerobic capacity performance

Introduction: Despite the critical function of a nutritionist, only a few sports training centres for students in Indonesia have one. This study aimed to determine the effect of the nutrition care process (NCP) on athletes’ nutritional status and aerobic capacity performance. Methods: This cohort study was conducted in 2022 (May–August) in four training centres (TC) in Indonesia. Subjects were athletes who have been dwelling in TC for at least three months, excluding those absent for >14 days due to a competition or other commitments during the data collection period. NCP included the assistance of trained sports nutritionists. In total, 114 athletes participated in this study: 90 strength athletes and 24 endurance athletes. The participants were aged 14-19 years old with approximately (mean+SD) 6+2.5 years of experience in specific sports. Results: After three months of NCP, knowledge of nutrition (p=0.013), body fat composition (p<0.001), skinfold thickness scores (p<0.001), and performance (p<0.001) of athletes significantly improved. In spite of good intakes of protein and fat, none of the intakes showed significant changes (p>0.05). Furthermore, improved knowledge of sports nutrition and exercise science had a positive impact on dormitory meal choices. Conclusion: Overall, three months of NCP had a significant effect on athletes’ knowledge of nutrition, body fat composition, skinfold thickness, and also VO2Max.

Teachers’ nutrition knowledge as a moderator on the association of habitual physical activity and quality of life among college students

The study employed a longitudinal design over six months gathering data in three sessions spaced two months apart and comprising 329 students from five Chinese universities. The PLS-SEM (partial least squares structural equation modelling) method was used to analyse the data. The main goal of this study is to investigate the connection between exercise and college students' growth and well-being. This study seeks to identify reasons to provide colleges with focused therapy to enhance their students' overall performance. The findings of this research showed that physical activity improves students’ general quality of life particularly their self-esteem, life satisfaction and positive and negative emotions. Nutrition education and teacher support can help students optimize the excellent impact of exercise on their general quality of life. These findings have ramifications for Chinese college campuses, emphasizing the importance of encouraging physical exercise and improving teachers' understanding of student nutrition. Colleges can support their students' quality of life by encouraging frequent exercise and offering nutrition knowledge.

Implementation of Binaan Inovatif Sehat Mandiri Aktif (BIMA): A Community Resilience Program for COVID-19 at Griya Lare Utami Bantul

Introduction: Resilience is the key to overcoming the significant challenges of pandemics or large-scale disasters. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was performed in the study report. The BIMA program implementation lasted from June to November 2022 at Griya Lare Utami, Bantul. DIY, through integrated community services (BIMA): Training (B: Building/Binaan): training for cadres to screen potential health problems, Innovative Activities (I: Inovatif): valid information literacy (anti-hoax) for families and Canva training for youth organizations, Independent of Menu (M: Mandiri menu): Independently develops menus, practical locally available for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME), and Active (A: Aktif); counseling actions, competitions to make fish products, and poster designs, and evaluation of activities for community society. Results: The BIMA program involved 172 people from health cadres (n=12), Youth Organizations (n=24), Innovative Families (n=12), and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) (n=11), with community members (n=113). The results showed significant differences after the program in cadre roles (p=0.01), Canva training (p=0.01), innovation family training (p=0.04), and knowledge of balanced nutrition (p=0.002). Meanwhile, there was no significant difference in the respondents' understanding regarding the development of local food products after participating in the activity (p=0.082). These results indicate that the BIMA program succeeded in increasing the knowledge and skills of the respondents. Conclusion: The BIMA Program has effectively enhanced the roles of health workers, health literacy, and nutrition management. However, it requires further advancement in the development of local products. It is recommended that the initiative persists with activities aimed at extensive community empowerment, incorporating collaboration with pertinent sectors.

Investigation of Nutritional Status and Nutritional Knowledge Levels of Staff Working in A Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital

In this descriptive cross-sectional study, the aim is to examine the nutritional status, nutritional habits and nutritional knowledge levels of the personnel working in a physical therapy and rehabilitation hospital. The Eating Attitude Test was used to determine the presence of an eating disorder in the participants, and the Basic Nutrition Knowledge Scale was used to determine the nutritional knowledge level of the participants. Ninety-four female (62.67%) and 56 male (37.33%) individuals participated in the study. The mean age of women was 33.67±9.32, and the mean age of men was 38.73±13.58. It was determined that the participants skipped 1 main meal and 2 snacks on average. Eating attitude disorder was found in 29 (19.33%) participants. No statistically significant relationship was found between having an eating behavior disorder and variables such as age, occupation and education level (p>0.05). No statistically significant relationship was found between eating behavior disorder and nutritional knowledge level (p=0.160). In conclusion, contrary to what was expected, it was determined that the nutritional status of the personnel was not very good, and their nutritional habits and nutritional knowledge levels were insufficient.

Clinical and surgical physician’s perception of nutrition knowledge

BackgroundDue to the significant increase in the prevalence of food-related diseases, the value that physicians place on nutritional advice may have implications for patient treatment. The objective of this study was to evaluate the perception of the importance of nutritional intervention among physicians in the Universidad San Francisco de Quito’s (USFQ) healthcare system.MethodsThis cross-sectional study employed a telephone survey administered to a subset of all medical doctors (MDs) working in the healthcare system clinics of USFQ between 2021 and 2022. Study participants were recruited through voluntary response sample from a complete list of 253 MD. The single time questionnaire consisted of a 22-item validated survey in which attitudes, self-perceived capacity, and knowledge about nutrition ofmedical doctors were evaluated. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, two-sided t test, bivariate associations and linear and logistic regressions.Results136 MDs completed the survey yielding a response rate of 54%. Our analysis grouped participants into clinical (CE) and non-clinical specialties, hereafter referred to as surgical MDs. While a higher percentage of physicians in CE are confident in their ability to provide examples of recommended food portions based on national or international guidelines, 1 in 10 do not know how to use and interpret BMI or waist circumference, and around 1 in 3 do not know how many calories there are in one gram of fat, protein, or carbohydrates, and their basic metabolic functions. Almost all survey participants believe MDs can have an impact on the eating behavior of a patient if time is used to discuss the problem, however, almost half of survey participants believe nutrition counseling is not an effective use of time.ConclusionIt is important to explore the perceptions and self-confidence of physicians around nutrition related issues. Our results demonstrated that nearly 1 in 4 surgical MDs do not feel capable of recognizing nutritional risk in patients, which highlights the essentiality of physicians having an updated understanding of basic nutrition principles. Future research should examine how commonly MDs refer patients to nutritionists/dietitians, as well as strategies for improving physician knowledge on basic nutrition concepts.

Study on Nutritional Status of the Adolescent Relationship with their Socio-Economic Status in Bagha, Rajshahi

Background: Adolescents' nutritional status is crucial to their overall health and development. Various socio-economic factors play significant roles in influencing this status, especially in rural areas. Objective: The study aimed to identify the factors contributing to adolescents' nutritional status and to examine the relationship between these factors and the adolescents' socio-economic characteristics in Bagha, Rajshahi. Method: Data were collected from 250 adolescents using structured interview schedules. Key variables studied included the adolescents' education, mothers' education, family income, food intake, and nutritional knowledge. Correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the associations between these variables and the adolescents' BMI and nutritional status. Result: The study revealed that adolescents' BMI had significant positive correlations with their education, mothers' education, family income, food intake, and nutritional knowledge. An inverse correlation was found between nutritional status and disease information. Other factors, such as gender, religion, family size, fathers' education, and hygiene practices, showed positive but non-significant associations. Negative, non-significant correlations were observed with age, physical activity, transportation, leisure activities, and participation in nutrition programs. A substantial majority (89.6%) of respondents were inactive in calorie intake, with only 2.4% being active. Most adolescents (79.6%) were underweight, while 20% had normal weight. Most mothers (63.3%) and fathers (55%) had primary-level education. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that annual family income, food intake, and nutritional awareness were positively correlated with nutritional status, whereas disease information had a significant negative correlation. Conclusions: The findings highlight the critical impact of socio-economic factors on adolescents' nutritional status. .......

Assessment of Nutrition Knowledge, Perceived Stress, Physical Activity and Nutritional Status of Undergraduate Students of Biochemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria

Assessment of Nutrition Knowledge, Perceived Stress, Physical Activity and Nutritional Status of Undergraduate Students of Biochemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria

Nutrition education about breakfast and healthy snacks to prevent anemia in teenagers at SMK Dharma Wanita Gresik

Gresik Regency, with its rapid industrial growth, faces a high rate of anemia among adolescents, particularly in Kebomas District. Initial studies indicate that skipping breakfast and consuming unhealthy snacks are primary contributors. This community service program aimed to increase adolescent knowledge about the importance of healthy breakfasts and nutritious snacks to prevent anemia. Through structured nutrition education, the program sought to modify adolescent eating habits. Methods included delivering interactive nutrition education materials to SMK Dharma Wanita Gresik students. Evaluation results showed a significant rise in participants' balanced nutrition knowledge, with the percentage of participants demonstrating good knowledge increasing from 6.1% to 79.6%.

The role of Nutri-Score and NutrInform Battery in guiding the food choices of consumers with specific nutritional needs: A controlled study

Background and aimsThere is a significant knowledge gap regarding the effectiveness of front-of-pack labeling (FoPL) systems in helping food choices that meet specific nutritional requirements. This study sought to compare the effectiveness of the Nutri-Score (NS) and NutrInform Battery (NIB) labels in assisting consumers to select food products with low sodium or low saturated fat. Methods and resultsUtilizing a controlled experimental design, a sample of 1512 participants (aged 18–70, 50.8% females) was exposed to scenarios through computer-assisted web interviewing, where they selected food products suitable for people with suboptimal blood pressure or plasma cholesterol levels, labeled with either NS, NIB, or no label (blind). The NIB proved significantly more efficacious than NS in guiding participants towards making selections in better agreement with nutritional needs, for blood pressure or cholesterol control. Furthermore, the NIB was generally viewed more favorably, with participants rating it as more trustworthy, informative, and useful for the required task. Notably, younger participants, those with higher nutritional knowledge, and those less inclined towards intuitive or spontaneous decision-making demonstrated a greater propensity for making health-congruent food choices when using the NIB. ConclusionThe findings suggest that the informative FoPL system, NIB, may offer greater advantages in addressing specific dietary requirements. This underscores the important role of FoPL systems in promoting public health and meeting diverse and specific consumer needs. Further research is needed to confirm these results in broader contexts and for additional health conditions.

A STUDY REGARDING NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND AWARENESS DURING 1000 DAYS OF MOTHERHOOD

Pregnancy and lactation are among the most stressful periods in the life of a woman, particularly under conditions of poverty and mal nutrition, since the mother has to provide nutrition for her and the rapidly growing fetus. Pregnancy period is crucial for baby if proper care should not taken. Health of mothers directly depends on diet and nutrition which they consume. Knowledge of nutrition and nutrients must help to maintain good health during 1000 days. Present study was aimed to study about nutritional status and awareness during 1000 days of motherhood and nutritional status. For the study, total 152 urban area’s pregnant women were randomly selected from Mehsana city. The present study was conducted with a descriptive, and survey method research design for the assessment of the nutritional status of mothers. An ideal pre structured questionnaire was prepared with suggestions of experts and used for the data collection. The blood haemoglobin data was obtained from secondary data which mentioned in Mamata card of selected mothers. Suitable statistical test was applied. 61.18 % mothers were home makers. 57.14 % mothers consumed vegetarian diet.78 % had 11-12 g/dl i.e. normal level of haemoglobin. Majority of mothers were aware and had a knowledge regarding health and nutrition for pregnancy but less aware about good weaning practices.

A STUDY REGARDING NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND AWARENESS DURING 1000 DAYS OF MOTHERHOOD

Pregnancy and lactation are among the most stressful periods in the life of a woman, particularly under conditions of poverty and mal nutrition, since the mother has to provide nutrition for her and the rapidly growing fetus. Pregnancy period is crucial for baby if proper care should not taken. Health of mothers directly depends on diet and nutrition which they consume. Knowledge of nutrition and nutrients must help to maintain good health during 1000 days. Present study was aimed to study about nutritional status and awareness during 1000 days of motherhood and nutritional status. For the study, total 152 urban area’s pregnant women were randomly selected from Mehsana city. The present study was conducted with a descriptive, and survey method research design for the assessment of the nutritional status of mothers. An ideal pre structured questionnaire was prepared with suggestions of experts and used for the data collection. The blood haemoglobin data was obtained from secondary data which mentioned in Mamata card of selected mothers. Suitable statistical test was applied. 61.18 % mothers were home makers. 57.14 % mothers consumed vegetarian diet.78 % had 11-12 g/dl i.e. normal level of haemoglobin. Majority of mothers were aware and had a knowledge regarding health and nutrition for pregnancy but less aware about good weaning practices.

Analisis Faktor-faktor yang Memengaruhi Pola Pangan Harapan pada Rumah Tangga di Kelurahan Ngijo Kota Semarang

A diverse food composition indicates good quality in the consumption pattern of the community. Desirable Dietary Pattern (DDP) is an indicator to assess the nutritional quality and diversity of food consumption in the community, so that the results can be the basis for evaluation in building food security. This study aims to analyze the achievement level of DDP in households and analyze the factors that influence it. The research location is Ngijo Village, Gunungpati District, Semarang City. The research method used is a survey with quota sampling of 80 housewives. The data collection methods used are 2 x 24-hour food recall, interviews, and observations. Data analysis used are DDP analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that Ngijo Village had a DDP score of 85,07 and was classified as a good category in describing the diversity and quality of household food consumption patterns in it. Simultaneously, the variables of household income, number of household members, education of housewives, age of housewives, land utilization, and nutritional knowledge of housewives have an influence on the DDP score. While partially, the variables that influence the DDP score are household income, housewife education, and housewife nutritional knowledge.

The Relationship between Breakfast Habits and Knowledge of Nutritional Status and Learning Achievement of Class VII Students of SMPN 02 Banjar Agung, Lampung

Breakfast is an activity that has benefits for school children which contributes energy and nutritional needs to support daily activities. Better memory is associated with increased glucose, indicating brain performance, especially those related to memory aspects. Consuming breakfast can improve cognitive learning and academic achievement. If children have good nutritional knowledge, they will determine which foods to consume that are healthy and have high nutrition. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between breakfast habits and knowledge of nutritional status and learning achievement at SMPN 02 Banjar Agung, Lampung. The method used in this research uses descriptive analytics with a cross sectional approach. This research was conducted from June to July 2022. The number of samples in this research was 120 class VII students at SMPN 02 Banjar Agung who were filtered according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data was tested in the semester. This research showed that 100 people (80.0%) had good breakfast habits and 89 people (74.2%) had good learning achievements. Based on the results of the Chi Square test, the relationship between breakfast and knowledge of nutritional status obtained a p value = 0.040 (p < 0.05). The results of the Chi Square test regarding the relationship between breakfast and learning achievement obtained a p value = 0.000 (p < 0.05). It can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between breakfast and children's nutritional status and learning achievement.

The Influence of Mother's Knowledge of Toddler Nutrition on Their Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Stunting

Stunting under five in children is caused by multifactors, namely maternal knowledge of nutrition, nutritional consumption during pregnancy, limited access to services, inadequate access to sanitation and clean water. The impacts of stunting include a decrease in intelligence, vulnerability to diseases, hampering economic growth and work productivity and exacerbating inequality. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between maternal knowledge of toddler nutrition, maternal knowledge and attitudes towards stunting. This is quantitative research with a cross-sectional approach. Data collection was carried out by giving out a 39-items questionnaire. The research population was mothers of toddlers who were treated at the Bandar Lampung Adventist Hospital. Research sampling was carried out using simple random sampling. Bivariate analysis was performed using a correlation formula, namely Pearson r. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test which was processed using SPSS. The results showed that maternal knowledge of toddler nutrition was related to maternal knowledge about stunting with a significant value of 0.007 (p<0.05). Maternal knowledge of toddler nutrition is related to maternal attitudes of stunting with a significant value of 0.009 (p<0.05).

Addressing childhood malnutrition in low-income communities in northern Nigeria

Background: Childhood malnutrition is a critical public health issue in Northern Nigeria, significantly affecting the survival, development, and growth of children. This project in Kano State aimed to combat the high malnutrition rates in low-income communities. Factors contributing to malnutrition include food insecurity, poverty, and limited access to healthcare, compounded by cultural norms. This initiative required collaboration with various stakeholders, including government health departments, NGOs, and community leaders, to effectively address the root causes and promote health equity. Methods and Materials: A comprehensive needs assessment and literature review were conducted to identify nutrition-related issues and knowledge gaps among caregivers. Partnerships with local organizations facilitated resource sharing and program implementation. Baseline surveys assessed caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding childhood nutrition. The intervention included a nutrition education program, a long-term food supplementation initiative, and capacity-building for healthcare providers. Pilot testing and observational studies were used to refine the program and gather data on malnutrition patterns and trends. Results: The intervention significantly improved caregivers' knowledge and practices related to child nutrition. There was a 30% increase in caregivers' nutrition knowledge and a 40% increase in appropriate nutrition practices from baseline to post-intervention. Caregivers' attitudes towards nutrition also improved, with a 25% increase in positive attitudes. The program effectively addressed malnutrition by enhancing knowledge about essential nutrition concepts, promoting exclusive breastfeeding, and improving complementary feeding practices and hygiene. Conclusion: The results highlight the necessity of a multifaceted approach to reduce childhood malnutrition in Northern Nigeria. Successful strategies included community-based initiatives, caregiver support, and targeted nutrition education. Addressing underlying causes such as poverty and food insecurity is crucial for sustainable progress. Future efforts should focus on scaling the program, engaging healthcare providers, and advocating for policy changes to ensure long-term child nutrition and health improvements.

Hindrances and Enablers of Healthy Eating Behavior Among College Students in an HBCU: A Qualitative Study.

Research indicates widespread unhealthy eating habits among college students, posing long-term health risks. This study at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) aimed to explore the perceived obstacles and facilitators to healthy eating among college students, using the social ecological model (SEM). Through focus group discussions and key informant interviews, the study identified several barriers to healthy eating, including challenges in accessing federal food assistance resources, gaps in nutrition knowledge, cost concerns, limited food variety on campus, difficulty accessing grocery stores, and a lack of cooking skills. To address these barriers, participants suggested various solutions, such as implementing cooking demonstrations, providing nutrition education, increasing food variety on campus, offering gardening opportunities, adjusting cafeteria hours for more flexibility, making fresh produce more available on campus, assisting students in accessing federal food assistance programs, and providing transportation to nearby grocery stores. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to promote healthier dietary behaviors among college students, particularly those attending HBCUs. By addressing the identified barriers and implementing the suggested solutions, initiatives can be developed to support students in making healthier food choices, ultimately reducing long-term health risks associated with unhealthy eating habits.

INFLUENCE OF DIETARY HABITS ON BODY COMPOSITION IN LEBANESE ACTIVE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A GENDER SPECIFIC ANALYSIS

Problem Statement: The unhealthy lifestyle behaviors that university students face comprising sedentary behaviors are associated with weight gain and obesity in this critical life age. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to explore the effect of dietary habits on body composition parameters in Lebanese Active University Students according to gender. Methods: A sample of 200 students from the Lebanese University, faculty of education, physical Education department were studied. The standardized Dietary questionnaire (Turconi et al., 2003) was used to assess the dietary habits of the participants. Body Composition was assessed using the method of multifrequency bioelectrical analysis. Five body composition parameters were assessed: Body Height, Body Mass, Body mass index, Percentage Body Fat mass, and percentage of Skeletal Muscle mass. Results: Lebanese Physical Education students showed satisfactory results and scored above average in the four sections of the nutrition survey. Regarding gender-based classification, males showed better scores in sections of dietary habits and nutrition knowledge, while females showed better scores in physical activity rated level, and nutrition beliefs. Regarding Body Composition, Lebanese students were found in normal body weight. The multiple regression analysis technique showed that the dietary habits factor has mild to moderate influence on body composition specifically on its three tested dependent variables: BM, BFM, and SMM. Conclusion: Findings support the need from educational and health authorities to develop and evaluate health-promotion and obesity-prevention programs for university communities especially for female gender with regular healthy lifestyle monitoring and standardized assessments.