Body Image Perception, Eating Habits, and Nutritional Status of Female University Students: A Case of Makerere University, Uganda

Conclusion: A big proportion of female students expressed dissatisfaction with their body image despite majority having normal weight status. Targeted mental health programs should be designed to help students deal with dissatisfaction and promote general wellbeing.

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Main Authors: Bridget Ainembabazi, Agnes Nabubuya, Ivan Muzira Mukisa
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/jnme/7059171
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spelling doaj-art-7058b402cbf44db2b8c5dda65d53a8e52025-08-20T02:15:29ZengWileyJournal of Nutrition and Metabolism2090-07322025-01-01202510.1155/jnme/7059171Body Image Perception, Eating Habits, and Nutritional Status of Female University Students: A Case of Makerere University, UgandaBridget Ainembabazi0Agnes Nabubuya1Ivan Muzira Mukisa2Department of Food Technology and NutritionDepartment of Food Technology and NutritionDepartment of Food Technology and NutritionConclusion: A big proportion of female students expressed dissatisfaction with their body image despite majority having normal weight status. Targeted mental health programs should be designed to help students deal with dissatisfaction and promote general wellbeing.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/jnme/7059171
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Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
title Body Image Perception, Eating Habits, and Nutritional Status of Female University Students: A Case of Makerere University, Uganda
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title_short Body Image Perception, Eating Habits, and Nutritional Status of Female University Students: A Case of Makerere University, Uganda
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