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This study aims to quantify the prevalence of obesity and its related factors among ASEAN undergraduate students.

May 25, 2026Open Access

The association of dietary behaviors and physical activity levels with general and central obesity among ASEAN university students

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This study aims to quantify the prevalence of obesity and its related factors among ASEAN undergraduate students.
Cross-sectional, observational study design
6783 undergraduate students from eight ASEAN countries completed questionnaires and anthropometric measurements
Assessment of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and dietary behaviors
Physical activity and sedentary behavior were not significantly associated with obesity measures.
Dietary behaviors were associated with obesity, whereas physical activity showed no significant link.
Prevalence of healthy behaviors was low, while obesity rates were high in the sample of students.

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Cross-sectional study quantifies obesity prevalence in university students, revealing dietary factors' impact.

Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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