Year: 2019
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Food behaviours and food insecurity are complex topics, but there is minimal research on the food behaviours of post-secondary students, a population at higher risk of food insecurity. To understand the financial and temporal constraints faced by this population, this study uses a mixed-method approach. Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted, and an online survey was administered to 743 undergraduate students at the University of Toronto. The results of the analyses indicate students who live with their families’ face fewer barriers to accessing food, and students are more likely to report a healthy diet when they prioritize healthful food consumption. The findings demonstrate a need for more research on undergraduate student nutrition and lifestyle in relation to temporal and financial constraints. Such work will help universities and public health researchers gain a better understanding of how students purchase, prepare, and consume food, and ultimately contribute to student success and well-being.
Source: TSpace (University of Toronto)
Author: Hannah Wilkinson
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2965547495