Investigating the Impact of Face-to-Face vs Online Learning on the Eating Habits of Non-Clinical Students Registered at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, St. Augustine

ABSTRACT

University students lack adequate and balanced meals due to the separation from their families, insufficient funds, or lack of time and information about healthy nutrition. Most university students' diets are not nutritionally adequate or balanced during their school years. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the closure of schools and the implementation of lockdowns, resulting in isolation at home to curb the spread of the virus. The transition to online school disrupted the normal routine of most students making it difficult to maintain a healthy eating habit. However, not all students reported an unhealthy change. Information gathered can be used to promote healthy eating amongst students and make them aware of eating habits that would promote better health and wellbeing.