Here are some studies that would be maybe interesting for you.
These are studies that look at nutrition education among medical students and what influence nutritional education has on dietary intake in students.
1. Crowley, Jennifer et al. “Nutrition in medical education: a systematic review.” The Lancet. Planetary health vol. 3,9 (2019): e379-e389. doi:10.1016/S2542-5196(19)30171-8
2. Lua, Pei Lin, and Wan Dali Wan Putri Elena. “The impact of nutrition education interventions on the dietary habits of college students in developed nations: a brief review.” The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS vol. 19,1 (2012): 4-14.
3. Emrich, Teri E, and M J Patricia Mazier. “Impact of nutrition education on university students' fat consumption.” Canadian journal of dietetic practice and research : a publication of Dietitians of Canada = Revue canadienne de la pratique et de la recherche en dietetique : une publication des Dietetistes du Canada vol. 70,4 (2009): 187-92. doi:10.3148/70.4.2009.187
4. Alzaben, Abeer Salman et al. “Effectiveness of a nutrition education and intervention programme on nutrition knowledge and dietary practice among Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University's population.” Public health nutrition vol. 24,7 (2021): 1854-1860. doi:10.1017/S1368980021000604
There has been research conducted on nutrition education among university students. Here are some key findings:
Lack of knowledge: Many university students lack basic knowledge about nutrition and healthy eating. For example, they may not know how to read food labels or understand the importance of balanced meals.
Poor dietary habits: University students often have poor dietary habits, such as skipping meals, consuming high amounts of fast food and sugary drinks, and not eating enough fruits and vegetables.
Importance of nutrition education: Nutrition education programs can effectively improve knowledge and promote healthy dietary habits among university students. However, such programs need to be tailored to the specific needs and interests of the students.
Barriers to participation: Participation in nutrition education programs among university students includes lack of time, competing demands, and lack of interest.
Social influence: Social influence from peers, family, and culture can significantly impact university students' dietary habits and attitudes toward nutrition education.
Research suggests that nutrition education is an essential area of focus for universities and can help improve their students' health and well-being. However, to be effective, nutrition education programs need to be tailored to the students' needs and interests and consider the social influences that impact their dietary habits.
Here is a brief overview of a recent study that focused on nutrition education among university students:
Title: Impact of Nutrition Education on University Students’ Eating Behaviors and Dietary Habits: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Wan-Lin Chiang, Shang-Ju Wu, Ya-Wen Chiu, and Chia-Lun Chou
Journal: Nutrients, 2021
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of nutrition education interventions on university students' eating behaviors and dietary habits. The study reviewed 22 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that included a total of 4,787 participants.
The findings of the study indicated that nutrition education interventions had a positive impact on university students' dietary habits and eating behaviors. Specifically, the interventions led to improvements in dietary intake (e.g., increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, decreased intake of unhealthy foods), increased nutrition knowledge, and improved attitudes towards healthy eating.
The study also found that interventions that included multiple components, such as classroom education, peer support, and counseling, were more effective than interventions that focused on a single component.
Overall, the study suggests that nutrition education interventions can have a positive impact on the dietary habits and eating behaviors of university students, and that multi-component interventions may be particularly effective.
Reference: Chiang, W. L., Wu, S. J., Chiu, Y. W., & Chou, C. L. (2021). Impact of Nutrition Education on University Students’ Eating Behaviors and Dietary Habits: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients, 13(2), 549. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13020549