Ultra-processed food consumption, hedonic hunger, and sleep quality among university students: a food and nutrition literacy perspective

This study demonstrates that food and nutrition literacy among university students is significantly associated with hedonic hunger, emotional eating, sleep quality, and UPFs consumption. These findings suggest that nutrition interventions targeting young adults should extend beyond knowledge transfer and incorporate behavioral and psychosocial components to promote healthier eating patterns and overall well-being.

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Frontiers in Public Health
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2026-02-16
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1785585
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Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
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This study demonstrates that food and nutrition literacy among university students is significantly associated with hedonic hunger, emotional eating, sleep quality, and UPFs consumption. These findings suggest that nutrition interventions targeting young adults should extend beyond knowledge transfer and incorporate behavioral and psychosocial components to promote healthier eating patterns and overall well-being.

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