Junk food consumption and socio-demographic correlates among health sciences students in the UAE
Despite high awareness, moderate junk food consumption persists, particularly of beverages. Socio-demographic factors such as age, gender, and self-rated health strongly influence dietary habits. Findings highlight the need for targeted campus-based interventions to reduce unhealthy eating among future healthcare professionals.
Authors
- Priyalatha Muthu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7818-516X)
- Ramya Kundayi Ravi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1707-1142)
- NallanC S K Chaitanya
- Veronica Edwin Nayagam
- Mohamedanas Mohamedfaruk Patni
- Sirajunisa Talath
- Vimala Edwin
Institutions
- College of Medical Sciences (NP)
- Ras al-Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University (AE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2026-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2026.1742473
- Primary Topic
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00