Relationship between adherence to the mediterranean food pattern and food self-efficacy of higher education students in Portugal: A cross-sectional study.
When students begin their academic life, they are subject to psychological, environmental, and economic changes, which may have implications for their dietary habits. This study aims to assess the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean food pattern (MFP), nutritional status, and food se...
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| author | Bruna Brabo António Raposo Renata Puppin Zandonadi Eduardo Yoshio Nakano Zayed D Alsharari Thamer Alslamah Daniela Costa Wansoo Kim Leandro Oliveira |
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| description | When students begin their academic life, they are subject to psychological, environmental, and economic changes, which may have implications for their dietary habits. This study aims to assess the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean food pattern (MFP), nutritional status, and food self-efficacy among a sample of higher education students in Portugal. This cross-sectional study was conducted between May and June 2023, through an online questionnaire. A total of 114 students from public and private higher education participated in this study, predominantly female (68.7%) with a median age of 23 (20; 27) years. It was found that higher body mass index (BMI), older age (p > 0.003; r: 0.273), and greater adherence to the MFP were associated with higher food self-efficacy (p > 0.003; r: 0.273). No correlations were found between the other variables. When feeling stressed, students tend to consume more sweets, fast food, and fewer fruits and vegetables. Based on the correlations between BMI, adherence to the MFP, perceived stress, and food self-efficacy, it can be concluded that higher BMI, older age, and greater adherence to the MFP are associated with higher food self-efficacy. These results can be explored for future dietary interventions in this population group. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-12bf011d2c4c4736b492e6174c6bc4d42025-08-20T01:55:30ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01203e031816910.1371/journal.pone.0318169Relationship between adherence to the mediterranean food pattern and food self-efficacy of higher education students in Portugal: A cross-sectional study.Bruna BraboAntónio RaposoRenata Puppin ZandonadiEduardo Yoshio NakanoZayed D AlsharariThamer AlslamahDaniela CostaWansoo KimLeandro OliveiraWhen students begin their academic life, they are subject to psychological, environmental, and economic changes, which may have implications for their dietary habits. This study aims to assess the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean food pattern (MFP), nutritional status, and food self-efficacy among a sample of higher education students in Portugal. This cross-sectional study was conducted between May and June 2023, through an online questionnaire. A total of 114 students from public and private higher education participated in this study, predominantly female (68.7%) with a median age of 23 (20; 27) years. It was found that higher body mass index (BMI), older age (p > 0.003; r: 0.273), and greater adherence to the MFP were associated with higher food self-efficacy (p > 0.003; r: 0.273). No correlations were found between the other variables. When feeling stressed, students tend to consume more sweets, fast food, and fewer fruits and vegetables. Based on the correlations between BMI, adherence to the MFP, perceived stress, and food self-efficacy, it can be concluded that higher BMI, older age, and greater adherence to the MFP are associated with higher food self-efficacy. These results can be explored for future dietary interventions in this population group.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318169 |
| spellingShingle | Bruna Brabo António Raposo Renata Puppin Zandonadi Eduardo Yoshio Nakano Zayed D Alsharari Thamer Alslamah Daniela Costa Wansoo Kim Leandro Oliveira Relationship between adherence to the mediterranean food pattern and food self-efficacy of higher education students in Portugal: A cross-sectional study. PLoS ONE |
| title | Relationship between adherence to the mediterranean food pattern and food self-efficacy of higher education students in Portugal: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_full | Relationship between adherence to the mediterranean food pattern and food self-efficacy of higher education students in Portugal: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_fullStr | Relationship between adherence to the mediterranean food pattern and food self-efficacy of higher education students in Portugal: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Relationship between adherence to the mediterranean food pattern and food self-efficacy of higher education students in Portugal: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_short | Relationship between adherence to the mediterranean food pattern and food self-efficacy of higher education students in Portugal: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_sort | relationship between adherence to the mediterranean food pattern and food self efficacy of higher education students in portugal a cross sectional study |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318169 |
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