HEALTHY NUTRITION AMONG STUDENTS OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF KOKAND CITY, FERGANA REGION

Abstract

Rational and balanced nutrition is one of the fundamental determinants of health preservation, harmonious physical development, academic performance, and adaptive capacity among adolescents and young adults. Nutritional habits formed during the student period significantly influence future health outcomes and the risk of developing chronic non-communicable diseases. In recent years, unhealthy dietary behaviors among students have become an increasingly important public health issue worldwide.