Psychological characteristics, lifestyles and eating habits in university students in Medellín, Colombia
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Introduction: There is a relationship between psychological characteristics such as anxiety, fear, and sadness, with lifestyles and eating habits, specifically in the university population. Objective: To describe the psychological characteristics, lifestyles and eating habits of first-semester students at a private university in Medellín, Colombia during the years 2015-2018. Material and method: Observational, descriptive, retrospective study, from secondary sources and with an analytical tendency. The data obtained from an ad hoc questionnaire applied to first-semester students from a private university were taken that investigated their perception of some psychological characteristics, lifestyles and eating habits. Results: A statistically significant association was found between suicidal ideation and meat consumption, as well as sugar consumption with the presence of fear. Proportionally inverse relationship between fruit consumption and the presence of anxiety and sadness. Conclusions: These statistics are of great relevance because they show the need to create plans and projects focused on improving the life habits of students who are beginning to enter university life, since their development will depend on this during their career. Diets low in fat and sugars, but rich in fruits and vegetables, are recommended as elements that can reduce the presence of problems related to mental health.
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