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Eating Behavior and Physical Activity among College Students: A Descriptive Approach to the Gender Difference

  • Joung, Hyun-Woo (Dept. of Nutrition and Hospitality Management, The University of Mississippi University) ;
  • Ahn, Joo (Dept. of Nutrition, Hospitality, and Retailing, Texas Tech University) ;
  • Kim, Hak-Seon (Dept. of Foodservice Management, Kyungsung University)
  • Received : 2014.08.18
  • Accepted : 2014.10.20
  • Published : 2014.10.31
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Abstract

The current study examined college students' overall eating behavior and physical activity, highlighting differences between male and female students attending a public university in the southwestern United States. Research findings indicated that many college students did not eat enough fruits, fruit juices, and green salad. Furthermore, the results of Chi-square analysis showed that there were significant differences in consumption amounts of green salad, hamburgers/hot dogs/sausage, and French fries/potato chips between male and female students. Study findings showed that when students were asked about attributes of food/restaurant choice, female students were more concerned about nutritional aspects when they chose the foods compared with male students. In terms of physical activity levels among college students, male students were more likely to participate in sports activities and weight training. On the other hand, female students were more inclined to walking or bicycling.

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