2023-06-10 20:45:51
This text is the translation ofan article by CTV News.
A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Preventative Medicine Reports by a group of international researchers indicates that post-secondary students with unhealthy eating habits can suffer from illnesses and mental health problems for many years.
The research team examined nearly 12,000 medical students from 31 universities across China. 50.1% of study participants had unhealthy eating habits, including consumption of sweets, fatty foods and excess calories, while 24.9% reported suffering from chronic or infectious diseases, or disorders mental.
The researchers said the study sheds light on how unhealthy eating habits are associated with mental illnesses and disorders, and ‘provides further argument for a possible causal relationship’.
“The findings underscore the importance of addressing obesity-related eating behaviors in programs and policies aimed at promoting disease prevention and health promotion among university students,” the researchers said in the report. ‘study.
According to Dr. Joan Bottorff, a professor at the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia at Okanagan and one of the researchers who conducted the study, it was not possible for the study to establish a cause and effect relationship.
“It is well documented that a significant portion of students have unhealthy diets,” Bottorff pointed out in a press release. “The types of food they eat are linked to obesity. And that can lead to other health problems that are not only related to chronic diseases, but also to infectious diseases.”
The study also took into account tobacco and alcohol consumption, and found an association with self-reported chronic illnesses and mental health difficulties among college students.
Canada’s drinking guidelines were updated this year and recommend drinking two or fewer standard alcoholic beverages per week, which the Canadian Center on Substance Use and Addiction says helps avoid alcohol-related health problems.
“The bottom line here is that we shouldn’t ignore this pattern of risk among young people in college,” insists Bottorff.
The study authors write that while the government has increased its investment in student nutrition, institutional changes are still needed, including better accessibility to healthy food and drink for students, as well as more education. opportunities for physical activity.
“We know that many students consume high-calorie meals and sugary foods and drinks, and there is plenty of evidence to show that this type of eating behavior can lead to obesity,” says Dr Bottorff. “These are not the only habits that lead to obesity, but they are important and cannot be ruled out.”
However, previous studies have shown that diet is an important factor in reducing disease. In fact, according to one study, adopting healthy lifestyle habits reduces the risk of stroke by 80%. This might include adopting the Mediterranean diet, which involves eating foods such as olive oil, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes, according to the study.
Additionally, the study authors say that all universities and schools should have a health education program to teach students regarding the risks of bad habits and how to take better care of themselves.
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