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A Study on the Correlation between Nutrition Status and Physical Fitness Test of College Students in Liuzhou

Author(s)

Zheng Dao*, LuYuanZhao, Qin Tingnv

Affiliation(s)

School of Physical Education and Health, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, Guangxi, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

To understand the correlation between physical health and nutrition status of college students in a university in Liuzhou, and to propose practical measures to improve the physical health of college students in Liuzhou based on the survey results, with the aim of enhancing their physical health. An online questionnaire was distributed to 161 college students in a university in Liuzhou through Wenjuanxing, covering personal information, various physical test items (height, weight, lung capacity, 800/1000-meter run, 50-meter run, standing long jump, sit-ups/pull-ups, and sit-and-reach), nutrition knowledge, nutrition attitudes, and nutrition behaviors. Data analysis was conducted. the average physical fitness test score of the surveyed college students was 71.84 ± 9.61. the correct response rate for nutrition knowledge ranged from 31.06% to 96.89%, with an overall accuracy rate of 64.39%. the surveyed students had a relatively positive attitude towards nutrition. However, most students exhibited unhealthy eating behaviors. There was no statistical significance between nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors and BMI values or total physical fitness test scores (P > 0.05). College students in the surveyed university in Liuzhou possess a certain level of nutrition knowledge and have a positive attitude towards nutrition, but they struggle to translate this knowledge into action, showing poor initiative in nutrition behaviors. Therefore, measures should be taken based on the nutrition status of college students in the university to improve their physical health.

Keywords

Physical Health; Nutrition Status; KAP; College Students

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