Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Spanish University Students: Association with Lifestyle Habits, Mental and Emotional Well-Being

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作者：
Tomas-Gallego, Gloria [1 ]
Dalmau-Torres, Josep Maria [1 ]
Jimenez-Boraita, Raul [2 ]
Ortuno-Sierra, Javier [3 ]
Gargallo-Ibort, Esther [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ La Rioja, Dept Didact Body Express, Logrono 26006, Spain
[2] Univ Int La Rioja, Dept Didact Phys Educ & Hlth, Logrono 26006, Spain
[3] Univ La Rioja, Dept Educ Sci, Logrono 26006, Spain
来源：
NUTRIENTS | 2025年 / 17卷 / 04期
关键词：
Mediterranean diet; health; university students; lifestyle; physical activity; emotional intelligence; healthy habits; mental health; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; INTERNET ADDICTION; FOOD; QUESTIONNAIRE; SATISFACTION; RELIABILITY; STRENGTHS; CHILDREN; HEALTH; INDEX;
D O I：
10.3390/nu17040698
中图分类号：
R15 [营养卫生、食品卫生]; TS201 [基础科学];
学科分类号：
100403 ;
摘要：
Background: The Mediterranean Diet is recognized as one of the healthiest dietary patterns; however, in recent years, a decline in adherence has been observed in Mediterranean countries. University students represent a particularly vulnerable population, as starting university introduces new influences and responsibilities that directly impact their lifestyle and health. Objective: Analyze adherence to the Mediterranean Diet among university students and its association with other lifestyle habits and mental and physical health indicators. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 1268 students (23.65 +/- 7.84 years) from a university in northern Spain between November 2020 and March 2021. An online questionnaire was administered to assess Mediterranean Diet adherence along with variables such as perceived stress, self-esteem, life satisfaction, suicidal behavior, emotional and behavioral problems, emotional intelligence, physical activity, sedentary behavior, alcohol consumption, and compulsive internet use. Results: 29.26% of students had high adherence to the Mediterranean Diet. Regression analysis indicated that high adherence was associated with higher levels of emotional intelligence, as well as lower levels of suicidal ideation, emotional problems, and compulsive internet use. Conclusions: The associations found between Mediterranean Diet and other indicators and lifestyle habits highlight the need for interdisciplinary promotion strategies within the university ecosystem.
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