Knowledge and practice about non-prescription weight loss supplements utilization among university students
The findings indicate that 12.6 % of university students use weight loss supplements, and 43.6 % of them consume these products without medical consultation. The gap between knowledge and practice highlights the need for targeted awareness campaigns and stricter regulation.
Authors
- Alshimaa Mohsen Mohamed Lotfy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2571-6980)
- Manal M. Anwar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3162-492X)
- Nouralhoda Ahmed Abdalfattah
Institutions
- Beni-Suef University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
- Published
- 2025-09-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1515/ijamh-2025-0124
- Primary Topic
- Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00