Knowledge and Attitude Towards Dietary Risk Factors and Prevalence of Obesity Among Newly Admitted Undergraduates of Osun State University, Nigeria

. The epidemic of overweight and obesity poses a global challenge to chronic disease prevention, driven by increased consumption of energy-dense, fatty foods and a rise in physical inactivity due to sedentary lifestyles. Westernisation, urbanisation, and eroding traditional values contribute to this issue, leading to childhood obesity persisting into adulthood and triggering various diseases. Middle and low-income countries face a double disease burden, grappling with infectious and non-communicable diseases due to escalating obesity rates. This study assessed the knowledge and attitudes towards dietary risk factors and the prevalence of obesity among newly admitted undergraduates at Osun State University, Nigeria. The findings revealed a relatively low prevalence of obesity (4.7%) among the studied population, with encouraging knowledge about obesity among the students. Socio-demographic factors such as family standard of living and parents' were found to influence obesity among undergraduates. However, limited community exercise facilities, poverty, and poor nutritional education contribute to poor dietary habits. Further efforts are needed to address obesity in this population and its potential impact on health and the

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  2023

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  Path of Science

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  2023-07-31

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  DOI 10.22178/pos.94-20
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