Dietary intake and physical lifestyle of residential college students in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
A survey regarding dietary intake and physical lifestyle among Residential College Students was conducted in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The objectives of study were to determine and evaluate student’s dietary intake and physical lifestyle in the campus which focus to Ungku Omar Resident...
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Pusat Pembangunan Mahasiswa dan Perhubungan Alumni, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2015
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/10872/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/10872/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/10872/1/Nik-Hairi-Omar.pdf |
| Summary: | A survey regarding dietary intake and physical lifestyle among Residential College Students was conducted
in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The objectives of study were to determine and evaluate student’s
dietary intake and physical lifestyle in the campus which focus to Ungku Omar Residential College, one of the 12
Residential Colleges in UKM. This study was used experimental research design where 100 students (10 percent
of population) have been selected randomly through their quotas of race and gender. The results show that the
dietary intake of macronutrient carbohydrate, fat and protein taken by the majority of the students (≥50%) have
been met the satisfied level as suggested by The Malaysian Food Pyramid Guideline. However, 35-57 percents of
student were consuming high calories and high fat food diet. Based on the data obtained, there are relationship
between the pattern of students’ dietary intake and quality of services and food inside the campus. According to
the students’ perception, the food outlets (cafeteria) in campus were providingbalanced diet, but the quality and
safety of food and services were still unsatisfied. The result also found that the students were practicing an active
lifestyle with moderate outdoor exercise during their campus life. We concluded that the students in Ungku Omar’s
Residential College are practicing healthy campus lifestyle with a satisfied level of balanced dietary intake and
physical lifestyle. However, further improvements and attention on students’ dietary intake, especially vegetables,
fruits, calories and fat intake are necessary. Therefore, the cafeteria and Residential College administration need
to monitor and improve the status of dietary and physical lifestyle among students periodically through a constant
survey. |
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