The relationship between skipping breakfast and dietary intake with Body Mass Index of a private University students in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Journal of Management and Science, 19 (1). pp. 70-78. ISSN 2289-1838 (2021)
Abstract
Breakfast consumption is correlated with a range of positive outcomes, namely good academic performance, appropriate nutrient intake and body mass index (BMI). However, many university students have the habits of skipping breakfast and consume an insufficient amount of nutrients. This study aimed to determine the relationship between skipping breakfast and dietary intake with BMI among students of a private university in Shah Alam, Malaysia. A self-administered questionnaire was used in a cross-sectional study of 200 students. The questionnaire asked about sociodemographic factors, dietary habits, and food intake over 24 hours. SPSS and Nutritionist pro tools were used to analyse the data. Breakfast was skipped by 58% of students (60% of males and 56% females). Students' most common reason to skip breakfast is a lack of time (n = 146; 73%). The majority of those who consumed more than 2500kcal per day were overweight. The results showed no significant association (p = 0.831) between breakfast skipping and BMI. There was no significant association (p > 0.05) between covariates (socio-demography, anthropometry, intakes of protein, carbohydrate, sodium, iron and vitamin C) with the BMI of students. However, there was a significant association (p = 0.001) between dietary intake (calorie) and BMI. In conclusion, it is evidenced that the dietary intake of these students influences their BMI status instead of the behaviour of skipping breakfast. The importance of having breakfast should be emphasised among university students. The students should prioritise their daily nutrient intake by taking regular breakfast.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Skipping breakfast, Body mass index, Nutrient intake, University students |
| Taxonomy: | By Subject > Health Sciences > Nutrition and Dietitien |
| Local Content Hub: | Subjects > Health Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Hazrul Amir Tomyang (Puncak Alam) |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Nov 2022 09:22 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Nov 2022 09:22 |
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