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Background: A diet having an optimal amount of macro and micro nutrients has a great impact on overall well being health and life quality. There is a strong and positive relationship between diet quality and sleep quality. This is a two way relationship in which each effect other in a complicated manner. Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the associations between diet and sleep quality among overweight hostelites.
Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted for period of 4months among 100 hostelite students of University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan. Data was collected using non-probability sampling technique. Healthy students of aged 18-30 years were recruited in study. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect information on demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors (smoking status, alcohol drinking status, physical activity), sleep duration, sleep quality, and dietary habits. SPSS version 25.0 was used to tabulate and analyze data.
Results: The mean age of participants was 24.4851±3.66773 whereas the mean age was 5.3645±0.28331. The weight readings ranged between 32kg to 103kg with mean of 63.3465k±12.35673. Similarly the mean BMI was 23.9891±5.03986. Results showed a significant association between participants frequency of using electronic devices before sleep and their engagement in physical activity.
Conclusion: This findings of this study concluded that various factors affect dietary habits, sleep patterns, physical activity and stress management. Different strategies are required to promote healthy eating choices, improve sleep patterns and overall well being in targeted population. Future interventions should target modifiable factors identified in this study to support individuals in achieving healthier lifestyles and reducing the risk of obesity and related health issues.