Authors : Lamnunnem Haokip

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 7 - July

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jul998

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Abstract : Health is imperative and central in our day-to-day living. It is influenced by events and beliefs, as well as cultural, social, and external factors. Health and well-being are a delicate balance of the mind, body, and soul, varying for everyone. A variety of dietary needs are established in childhood, but as people transition into adolescence, they mature in their ability to self-regulate dietary responsibilities. It is therefore plausible to consider that the act of living independently through the college years becomes a critical event in this journey.  Aim: This study intends to evaluate the dietary practices and body mass index among university students. The findings will aid the researcher in planning and implementing an awareness program targeting overweight and underweight individuals.  Methods: A quantitative research design was implemented in the present study. Four hundred samples were gathered based on a purposive sampling method that was used in the survey.  Results: The study shows a significant association between dietary pattern and BMI (r = 0.018; p < 0.05). Furthermore, dietary practices were found to be associated with a few demographic variables, such as the field of study and marital status. Hence, the null hypotheses H01 and H02 were rejected by the researcher. Finally, we must spread the message on how to maintain a healthy weight. Moreover, further surveys may help students to understand the importance of appropriate weight maintenance. The higher education and health care sectors should disseminate information about healthy weight management.

Keywords : Body Mass Index, Food Habits.

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