Analysis of adherence to a healthy lifestyle among vegetarian and non-vegetarian Peruvian university students: A cross-sectional survey
BACKGROUND: Evidence shows that a healthy lifestyle can promote physical and mental well-being in the general population. However, there are few studies that assess the adherence to a healthy lifestyle in vegetarian and non-vegetarian university students. The purpose of this study was to evaluate th...
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| author | Saintila, Jacksaint Rojas Humpire, Ricardo Josue Newball Noriega, Edda Evnet Huancahuire Vega, Salomon Ignacio-Cconchoy, Felipe L. Calizaya Milla, Yaquelin Eveling |
| author_browse | Calizaya Milla, Yaquelin Eveling Huancahuire Vega, Salomon Ignacio-Cconchoy, Felipe L. Newball Noriega, Edda Evnet Rojas Humpire, Ricardo Josue Saintila, Jacksaint |
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| description | BACKGROUND: Evidence shows that a healthy lifestyle can promote physical and mental well-being in the general population. However, there are few studies that assess the adherence to a healthy lifestyle in vegetarian and non-vegetarian university students. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the differences in adherence to a healthy lifestyle between vegetarian and non-vegetarian university students in Peru. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out considering data from 6,846 students selected by non-probabilistic convenience sampling. The Diet and Healthy Lifestyle Scale (DEVS), the Peruvian validation of the Vegetarian Lifestyle Index (VLI), was used. In addition, sociodemographic and anthropometric data such as weight and height were collected. Body mass index (BMI) was also calculated. RESULTS: Semi-vegetarian and vegetarian students had a high healthy lifestyle score compared to non-vegetarians. In addition, vegetarian diets showed a significantly higher proportion among students with a lower BMI (normal and underweight). Students with excess body weight (overweight and obesity) were less likely to report healthy lifestyle. In the overall population analyzed, it was observed that the levels of health and lifestyle behaviors, such as daily exercise and sunlight exposure, were mostly moderate and low. Additionally, sweets intake was high, while healthy food consumption such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains was low. CONCLUSION: The current findings show that although vegetarians had better adherence to a healthy lifestyle, interventions in the university setting are needed to improve healthy lifestyle in university students. |
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| spelling | oai:cris.upeu.edu.pe:20.500.15037/2892026-11-02T22:00:04ZAnalysis of adherence to a healthy lifestyle among vegetarian and non-vegetarian Peruvian university students: A cross-sectional surveySaintila, JacksaintRojas Humpire, Ricardo JosueNewball Noriega, Edda EvnetHuancahuire Vega, SalomonIgnacio-Cconchoy, Felipe L.Calizaya Milla, Yaquelin EvelingBACKGROUND: Evidence shows that a healthy lifestyle can promote physical and mental well-being in the general population. However, there are few studies that assess the adherence to a healthy lifestyle in vegetarian and non-vegetarian university students. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the differences in adherence to a healthy lifestyle between vegetarian and non-vegetarian university students in Peru. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out considering data from 6,846 students selected by non-probabilistic convenience sampling. The Diet and Healthy Lifestyle Scale (DEVS), the Peruvian validation of the Vegetarian Lifestyle Index (VLI), was used. In addition, sociodemographic and anthropometric data such as weight and height were collected. Body mass index (BMI) was also calculated. RESULTS: Semi-vegetarian and vegetarian students had a high healthy lifestyle score compared to non-vegetarians. In addition, vegetarian diets showed a significantly higher proportion among students with a lower BMI (normal and underweight). Students with excess body weight (overweight and obesity) were less likely to report healthy lifestyle. In the overall population analyzed, it was observed that the levels of health and lifestyle behaviors, such as daily exercise and sunlight exposure, were mostly moderate and low. Additionally, sweets intake was high, while healthy food consumption such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains was low. CONCLUSION: The current findings show that although vegetarians had better adherence to a healthy lifestyle, interventions in the university setting are needed to improve healthy lifestyle in university students.Articlehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38394083https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0299317PMC1088961410.1371/journal.pone.0299317https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.15037/28938394083W4392125735enPLoS ONE1932-62032024-02-232026-06-13T08:09:52Z2026-06-13T08:09:52Z |
| spellingShingle | Saintila, Jacksaint Rojas Humpire, Ricardo Josue Newball Noriega, Edda Evnet Huancahuire Vega, Salomon Ignacio-Cconchoy, Felipe L. Calizaya Milla, Yaquelin Eveling Analysis of adherence to a healthy lifestyle among vegetarian and non-vegetarian Peruvian university students: A cross-sectional survey |
| title | Analysis of adherence to a healthy lifestyle among vegetarian and non-vegetarian Peruvian university students: A cross-sectional survey |
| title_full | Analysis of adherence to a healthy lifestyle among vegetarian and non-vegetarian Peruvian university students: A cross-sectional survey |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of adherence to a healthy lifestyle among vegetarian and non-vegetarian Peruvian university students: A cross-sectional survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of adherence to a healthy lifestyle among vegetarian and non-vegetarian Peruvian university students: A cross-sectional survey |
| title_short | Analysis of adherence to a healthy lifestyle among vegetarian and non-vegetarian Peruvian university students: A cross-sectional survey |
| title_sort | analysis of adherence to a healthy lifestyle among vegetarian and non vegetarian peruvian university students a cross sectional survey |
| url | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38394083 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0299317 https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.15037/289 |
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