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- This paper examines how living arrangements impact diet and health behaviors among American college students.
- Off-campus students were found to be more likely to be overweight/obese and engage in unhealthy habits, such as higher alcohol consumption and smoking.
- On-campus students had a more varied diet, particularly with fruits, vegetables, and dairy, indicating a need for targeted health interventions for off-campus students to promote better lifestyle choices.
Article Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to determine if living arrangements influence dietary variety and other health behaviors among American college students. A generalized linear model was used to assess differences between students in various living arrangements. Results showed that off-campus students were more likely to be overweight/obese, consume more alcohol, and smoke than those who lived on-campus or with parents. Compared to students who lived off-campus, those who lived on-campus consumed a larger variety of fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Those who lived off-campus consumed less variety of grains compared to those who lived with parents. There were no significant differences in variety of meat, meat alternatives, or snacks between the three groups. To prevent future chronic diseases, health educators should target off-campus students to improve dietary and lifestyle behaviors.
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