Dietary intake and nutritional status of University of Wisconsin-Stout students living off and on the campus

Abstract

Research shows college students' diets as being largely high in fats, low in fiber and micronutrients; and this is of concern to nutritional professionals. At UW-Stout, most students reside off-campus with only freshmen and sophomores being required to live in residence halls. This study was carried out to examine the dietary intake of the five major MyPyramid food groups, iron, calorie and fat by students residing on and off the campus to determine if there was a significant difference as well as compare the students' intake to recommended national standards. Also this study aimed to compare and contrast students' physical activity levels and their Body Mass Index (BMI) as a factor of weight status.