Does physical activity, eating habit and psychological stress affect body mass index? A cross-sectional study among university students in Malaysia

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Does physical activity, eating habit and psychological stress affect body mass index? A cross-sectional study among university students in Malaysia

Introduction: Being overweight or underweight can take its toll on health. The trends in body mass index (BMI), especially higher BMI, has become a significant concern, not only in Malaysia but worldwide. This study seeks to investigate how far do physical activity, eating habit and psychological fa...

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Main Authors:	Akhtari-Zavare, Mehrnoosh, Mohd Sidik, Sherina, Mohamad, Nurul Elyani, Saibul, Nurfaizah
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2025
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119225/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119225/1/119225.pdf

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