Survey on Dietary Behaviors and Health Status of University Students and Research on Nutrition Education Intervention

Xinyan Li; Jiajia Chen; Danmei Xie; Qing Wang; Hao Luo; Xiao Meng

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Volume 10, Issue 2

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Survey on Dietary Behaviors and Health Status of University Students and Research on Nutrition Education Intervention
Survey on Dietary Behaviors and Health Status of University Students and Research on Nutrition Education Intervention
School of Health Industry Management, University of Sanya, Sanya, Hainan, 572022, China
Vol. 10, Issue 2, Pages: 229-235(2026)
Published：30 April 2026
DOI：10.47297/wspciWSP2516-252748.20261002
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Li Xinyan,Chen Jiajia,Xie Danmei,et al.Survey on Dietary Behaviors and Health Status of University Students and Research on Nutrition Education Intervention[J].Creativity and Innovation,2026,10(02):229-235.
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Li Xinyan,Chen Jiajia,Xie Danmei,et al.Survey on Dietary Behaviors and Health Status of University Students and Research on Nutrition Education Intervention[J].Creativity and Innovation,2026,10(02):229-235. DOI： 10.47297/wspciWSP2516-252748.20261002.

摘要

Abstract

This study investigates the dietary behaviors

health status

and nutritional knowledge of university students in Sanya City

and evaluates the effectiveness of a targeted nutrition education intervention. A questionnaire survey was administered to 380 students (356 valid responses

93.68% response rate). The study assessed general demographic information

dietary habits

lifestyle behaviors

and nutrition-related knowledge

attitudes

and practices (KAP). Anthropometric measurements (height

weight

BMI

waist circumference

hip circumference) and physical examinations (blood pressure

blood glucose

blood lipids) were also conducted. Following baseline assessment

a multi-channel nutrition education intervention was implemented using WeChat groups

lectures

and interactive Q&A sessions. Results showed that 10.41% of participants were overweight (BMI ≥ 24) and 3.93% were obese (BMI ≥ 28). Prevalent unhealthy behaviors included skipping breakfast (>94%)

high sugar-sweetened beverage consumption (~97%)

widespread alcohol use (96.8%)

and high smoking rates (18.18% males

11.83% females). Following the intervention

significant improvements were observed: the proportion maintaining regular three meals per day increased from 32.34% to 59.78%; fruit and vegetable intake (≥5 times/week) increased from 24.02% to 39.78%; dietary health knowledge awareness rose from 23.47% to 59.89%; and regular exercise (≥3 times/week) increased from 29.68% to 47.62%. Additionally

57.30% of participants shared health information with family members

producing a radiation effect on surrounding populations. These findings suggest that systematic nutrition education interventions are effective in improving dietary behaviors and lifestyle habits among university students

with potential for broader community health impact.

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