Dietary Pattern and Nutritional Status of Undergraduates in Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo State, Nigeria

The study examines the dietary pattern and nutritional status of undergraduates in Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo. The purpose of the study is to assess the nutritional status, physical activity level, dietary pattern and factors associated with dietary pattern of undergraduates. The research study adopted descriptive survey research design. Data were collected using questionnaire. Findings reveal that the nutritional status of students varies, indicating 17.9% to be underweight, 48.9% had normal weight, 24.3% were overweight while 8.9% were obese. The study revealed that 80.3% of the students skip meal which is mostly Lunch. Other findings are factors such as availability, social media, stress, peer influence, family background/cultural beliefs and convenience that influence students’ dietary pattern and thus their nutritional status. It was recommended that school management should organize enlightenment program on appropriate dietary practice, students should engage in regular recreational and physical activities.