Open AccessA Study on Food Consumption Pattern of The Tibetan College Students in Dalai Lama Institute for Higher Education Bengaluru, Karnataka
Author(s) -
Tenzin Namgha
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of education, management and development studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2799-0583
pISSN - 2782-9413
DOI - 10.52631/jemds.v1i3.42
Subject(s) - habit , food habits , malnutrition , diversity (politics) , nutrition education , consumption (sociology) , higher education , environmental health , medicine , psychology , gerontology , sociology , social science , political science , pathology , anthropology , psychotherapist , law
Healthy eating habit is important for college students for overall academic success. Lack of nutrients causes declining health which directly affects academic scores. The objective of the study is to understand the food frequency, dietary diversity, and nutritional status of Dalai Lama Institute for Higher Education students (DLIHE). A total of 114 students participated in this study. Results show that the students are consuming food rich in carbohydrates and fewer fruits and vegetables. Undernutrition was found to be high among the students. The implication of the study can help management head to create a healthy eating habits and improve overall nutrition among the students.