Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 8

Assessment of Physical Activity and Diet during Examinations among Students in a Dental School

1I BDS, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai-600077

2Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai-600077

3Associate Professor, Department Of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai-600077

*Corresponding Author E-mail: hshree0@gmail.com

Online published on 12 January, 2017.

Abstract

To assess the diet and physical activity variations in students during exams among the age group of 17 to 20 years studying in a dental school.

Physical activity and diet play a pivotal role in student's life during examination. A population based survey was conducted among 100 students in a dental school. This survey includes a questionnaire to assess the parameters involved in physical activity and dietary behaviour. The survey questionnaire is administered to the students using survey planet link.

To assess the dietary changes and role of physical activity during examinations this will create awareness about healthy exercise and dietary lifestyle modifications.

The survey was done and it indicated the preference of diet and physical activity of students during exams varied according to each of them.

Keywords

Diet, physical activity, examinations, college students, health modifications