Nutrients, Vol. 17, Pages 3253: Potential Benefits of Behaviors and Lifestyle for Human Health and Well-Being
Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu17203253
Authors:
Stachera
Góras
Janowska
Muszkat-Pośpiech
Wojciechowska
Świderska-Kołacz
Zmorzyński
Czerwik-Marcinkowska
Background/Objectives: Proper nutrition and a balanced lifestyle are key determinants of overall human well-being, influencing both physical and mental health. Likewise, physical activity and daily lifestyle choices play a vital role in sustaining the proper functioning of physiological systems and preventing chronic diseases. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted between April and July 2025 among students and employees of the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences at Jan Kochanowski University. Data were gathered using the standardized KomPAN® 2.2 questionnaire, which assessed dietary habits, lifestyle behaviors, and demographic factors. Participants were selected according to defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, focusing on full-time students and research employees reporting well-being-related difficulties. Statistical analysis employed multivariate techniques, including Indicator Value Analysis in PAST 5.2.1 and Principal Component Analysis in Canoco 5.0, to identify significant differences between groups. Results: The results showed that students consumed more fruits and vegetables but also more fast food and sweetened beverages, while employees differed mainly in lifestyle characteristics such as urban residence and higher education level. Gender-related analyses indicated that women selected specific food products more often, whereas men were more physically active. Conclusions: The findings highlight the need for targeted well-being and nutrition support programs within academic institutions.
Background/Objectives: Proper nutrition and a balanced lifestyle are key determinants of overall human well-being, influencing both physical and mental health. Likewise, physical activity and daily lifestyle choices play a vital role in sustaining the proper functioning of physiological systems and preventing chronic diseases. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted between April and July 2025 among students and employees of the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences at Jan Kochanowski University. Data were gathered using the standardized KomPAN® 2.2 questionnaire, which assessed dietary habits, lifestyle behaviors, and demographic factors. Participants were selected according to defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, focusing on full-time students and research employees reporting well-being-related difficulties. Statistical analysis employed multivariate techniques, including Indicator Value Analysis in PAST 5.2.1 and Principal Component Analysis in Canoco 5.0, to identify significant differences between groups. Results: The results showed that students consumed more fruits and vegetables but also more fast food and sweetened beverages, while employees differed mainly in lifestyle characteristics such as urban residence and higher education level. Gender-related analyses indicated that women selected specific food products more often, whereas men were more physically active. Conclusions: The findings highlight the need for targeted well-being and nutrition support programs within academic institutions. Read More