Investigating eating patterns and risk factors of weight status among undergraduate students in a multinational cross-sectional study across 15 countries with 8,482 participants
Substantial weight imbalances exist among undergraduate students. Low fruit and vegetable intake, frequent sugary food consumption, and high screen time during meals were notable concerns. These findings underscore the need for targeted nutrition education and lifestyle interventions to promote healthier eating and weight management in this population.
Authors
- Mohammed Amir Rais (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1290-4379)
- Mohamed E. A. Shaaban
- Huda A. Al Nasheet
- Messaoud Lazereg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4400-1238)
- Souad Alkanj (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3821-2258)
- Yousif Ny
- Mohammed Battah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3126-3327)
- Tarek A. Owais (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6903-3228)
- Adnan Alswiti
- Nael Kamel Eltewacy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0670-4386)
- Andrew B. Sharabi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2075-1197)
- Hadeer M. Lamloum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9347-9628)
- Nabil Ahmed Albaser
- Soumia Haddoubenderbal
- Murtadha Qais Al-Khafaji
- Mustafa Qais Muhsin Al-Khafaji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5629-4939)
- Manar Kahoul
- Mohamed Abouzid
- Ahmed F S Elmakki
- Cărăușu Oana-Anastasia
- Joud Al Karmi
- Bala M. Gambaki
- EARG Collaborators
- Ahmad Omar Saleh
- H Mohamed
- Yousif Qais Al-Khafaji
- Abdulaziz A.A Omar
- Mohamed T. Ibrahim
- Vlioncu Răzvan-Ionuț
- Areeba Ismail
- Mariam Mohammed Al-abdullah
- Lara El Jaber
- Aliaa Gamal
- Zien A Hakki
- Mohamed Ebada
- Ahmed I. M. Mohamed
- Ahmad Alkheder
- Mohammed S.A. Al-Awar
- Hamza Irfan
- Jyoti Rani
- Sara A. Abdulla
- Hussain Kommouna
- Diaelhag Abaker
- Natalia Issa Murad
- Aliyeva Sevda
- Nawaf A. Alselwi
- Aisha A Muhammed
- Igbin C.O
- Al Amir Mohamed Hefny
Institutions
- Beni-Suef University (EG)
- École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay (FR)
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PL)
- Data Management (Italy) (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22230-4
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00