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Abstract
The university stage represent a crucial period that can impact both the lifestyle quality and eating behavior of the subsequent adulthood and, also, the health of the individuals on the long-term. Proper nutrition is one of the most important aspects of lifestyle was emphasized recently and tending toward healthier diets has increased. This study aims to estimate nutritional knowledge, relevant habits and nutritional status among undergraduates and giving recommended basic meal plan that are approachable and matching this group nutritional requirements. A randomized stratified survey of 658 students (37.5% males and 62.4% females), aged 17 to 25, were chosen from Mansoura university (Agriculture, Commerce and Nursing colleges). Students filled out a self-reported questionnaire about nutritional knowledge, dietary practices and nutrition assessment. Anthropometric measurement height, weight, and BMI were assessed. Data were statistically analyzed. A Suggested master meal was designed on scientific balanced basis to meet almost of the daily dietary needs that suit this age group, which composed of all nutrients. Results revealed that, students of normal BMI formed a majority (56.5%) as (21.2% males compared to 35.3% females). Right nutritional knowledge formed (78.1%), fair nutritional attitude (80.7%) was detected among students. Eating habits demonstrated (51.8%) eating meals regularly. Students announced that daily consumption of breakfast (45.3%), soft drinks (76.6%) and snacks (32.2%). Also, students preferred home (40.7%) as eating site. Results illustrated that, students don’t apply healthy diet habits even with good knowledge. Although most of the students are in normal weight, our findings indicate weight gain and bad dietary habits linked to moderate nutritional knowledge which needs investigation to reduce tendency to gain weight and maintain healthy eating habits. Also public educational program in healthy diet practices are strongly recommended.