Tag: University life

According to one study, the prevalence of anaemia was shown to more than double over a single academic year among a cohort of university students. For many, this trend is directly linked to why UK university students have low iron, with a perfect storm of poor dietary choices, academic pressure, and lifestyle factors converging to deplete their iron stores.

According to research published in the *Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior*, picky eaters in a college student sample reported significantly higher levels of social phobia and ate less fiber and vegetables than their non-picky counterparts. This persistence of picky eating into adulthood can have profound, and often underestimated, consequences for college students' health, academic performance, and social lives.

According to the World Health Organization, unhealthy eating habits established during adolescence are a major cause of disease burden in adults. The critical question for many is: can a student's poor eating habits lead to a lifetime of illness? Yes, the dietary patterns adopted in university can create a foundation for chronic health issues that persist throughout adulthood.

According to one study, over 60% of university students report an increase in fast food and packaged product consumption after starting college, while healthy eating declines significantly. This begs the question: is it hard to eat healthy in college? The answer is a resounding yes, but it is certainly not impossible with the right strategies and mindset.