INFLUENCE OF LIVING ARRANGEMENTS ON FOOD CHOICES AND EATING BEHAVIOR OF STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Roshini Vaishnavi. S; Dr. Sundaravalli. A

Volume : X, Issue : II, February - 2020

INFLUENCE OF LIVING ARRANGEMENTS ON FOOD CHOICES AND EATING BEHAVIOR OF STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Roshini Vaishnavi. S, Dr. Sundaravalli. A

Abstract :

Emerging adulthood is a critical period for higher education students to emace independent living conditions that impacts their dietary behavior. This study aims to compare food choices and eating behavior among Bangalore‘s 100 female students aged 20–25 years living in paying guest accommodation (PG) and at home (LH). The questionnaires used were self–developed and validated. The findings showed that price would have influenced most (48%) obese PG students ‘ eating behavior in their frequent outside food and alcohol intake (p<0.05). In conclusion, there was a positive relationship observed between BMI, eating behavior and food choices among PG students who encountered difficulties in adopting healthy dietary habits due to independent living conditions