Features of nutrition of student youth as a risk of development of alimentary-dependent diseases

Currently, special attention is required to increase alimentary-dependent morbidity among students, associated with the violation of the diet, non-compliance with the principles of rational nutrition and psychoemotional stress. Today, more than 77 % of students have a deviation in eating behavior, only 43 % of students consume hot food twice a day, in the diets of students, eggs, milk are very often absent, butter is often excluded, there are few dairy products, fish, meat, natural juices, fresh vegetables and fruits. Identified disorders in eating behavior lead to an increase in chronic diseases, which affect the quality of life of students. We studied the features of nutrition and the prevalence of alimentary-dependent morbidity among students of the Bashkir State Medical University, depending on gender and course of study. The surveyed students were found to be prone to various violations of the rules of rational nutrition, and many of them ate dry food throughout the day, regularly consumed fast food, and did not follow a regular meal schedule, which resulted in the development of nutritional-related diseases. It is easier to eradicate and prevent negative eating habits, which are potential health risks, by raising the awareness of students about healthy eating habits and forming strict stereotypes of rational eating behavior. Keywords: students, eating behavior, dietary patterns, alimentary-dependent diseases.