Search for: [Abstract = "Introduction\: A growing population of the overweight and obese in Poland and worldwide promotes research activity in various domains of medical and health sciences focused on uncovering causes of the phenomenon and inventing measures limiting its scale. Lifestyle is considered one of the most significant factors which underlie the prevalence of excessive weight. Aim\: The aim of the study was to assess selected lifestyle components’ effect on the prevalence of overweight and obesity among students of medical sciences. Materials and methods\: The study population comprised 375 medical sciences students of State Higher Vocational School in Nowy Sącz \(Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Nowym Sączu\) who were divided into three groups according to gender and age. The research was conducted on campus. The following methods were included in the study\: 1\) A\) anthropometric measurements, which were used to calculate BMI\; B\) blood pressure measurement\; C\) body composition analysis and 2\) survey questionnaire technique A\) a questionnaire on dietary habits and opinions on food and nutrition\; B\) lifestyle questionnaire. Statistical analysis was computed using R software version 4.1.2. and 4.1.3. with the significance level set at α=0,05. Statistical analysis of quantitative and qualitative variables was conducted using\: the chi\-square test \(including Yate’s correction\), the Fisher’s test,"]

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