Health Sciences 2250A/B Chapter -: Health Promotion Article
9 Feb 2018
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Exploring the prevalence and correlates of meeting health behavior guidelines among university students. University population unique due to high rates of health risk behaviors such as unhealthy weight control, decreased pa, increased substance use. Most dramatic decline in pa across life span occurs during transition from late adolescence to early adulthood. Individuals who were a healthy weight and overweight were most active compared to obese. Only 22% of students shows to engage in recommended 150 mins/week. Dietary patterns established during university are likely to maintain into adulthood. Males consistently shown to consume less fruit and veg than women. Smoking rates are also a concern in student population: rates were highest among 25-34yrs (23. 8%) and 20-24yrs (21. 5%, higher among males. University setting is good setting to intervene since large portion of youth enrolled in university. 13, 500 students from uoft randomly selected to receive email to participate in survey. Demographic information provided: age, sex, residence, ethnicity, relationship status, year in school.
