- To serve as an important medium for the publication of original research in the field of medical science and health research, thus filling gaps in health knowledge for effective utilization of research findings
- To impart current medical knowledge and updated scientific information obtained from research to health professionals for better and appropriate health care management
- To disseminate recent basic, applied and social research findings among health personnel of different strata for enhancing worldwide health development
Archives 2018
Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal
Volume 30, Number 3
TITLE: Breakfast Habits, Body Weight and Nutritional Status of Home and Hostel Students in University of Medicine (Mandalay)
AUTHOR: Sanda Kyaw, Win Yu Aung, Moh Moh Hlaing, Aye Aye Thein & Ohnmar
SOURCE: Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal, Vol. 30, No. 3, 2018
ABSTRACT: Breakfast is an important meal of the whole day because it provides the energy not only for metabolism but also for the body weight control.
The present study was conducted to explore the breakfast habits, body weight and nutritional status of students living at home and hostel. The participants were 2nd M.B.B.S (1/2014 batch) of the University of Medicine
(Mandalay) involving 140 male and 108 female students (18.23±0.74 vs. 17.94±0.44 years). Out of 124 home staying students, 59.7% (n=74) were males and 40.3% (n=50) were females. Out of 124 hostel staying students, 53.2% (n=66) were males and 46.8% (n=58) were females. Their eating habits were assessed by using the questionnaires. Height and weight were measured and Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated. Nutritional status of present study was underweight (12.9%, n=18 vs. 6.5%, n=7), normal weight (75%, n=105 vs. 84.2%, n=91), overweight and obese (12.1%, n=17 vs. 9.3%, n=10) for male and female students, respectively. Body weight of male students and height of both students staying at home were significantly higher than that of hostel staying students (p<0.01), while no significant difference in body weight between two female groups. The proportion of male students who have main meal intake including breakfast >2 times was found to be higher in home staying students than that of hostel staying students (70.3%, n=52 vs. 56.1%, n=37). A significant association was found between nutritional status and residence of male students and total students (p<0.05). Overnutrition and undernutrition were higher in male students than those of female students. Therefore, not only breakfast habits but also daily nutritional habits and nutritional pattern of male students living at home are needed to be investigated.
SUBJECT HEADINGS: Breakfast habits, Nutritional status, Home and hostel university students
FULL TEXT:
