NSU Research Contributions
Title : Changes in dietary intake during Ramadan month among university students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study
Authors : Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Koustuv Dalal, Md. Kamrul Hasan, Humayun Kabir, Somayea Sultana Mim, Lamisa Rahman, Miah Mohammad Akiful Haque, Mamunur Rahman, Moez AlIslam E. Faris, Sahabi Kabir Sulaiman, Fatimah Isma'il Tsiga-Ahmed, Syed Fahad Javaid, Mariam Eisa Alseqetri, and Moien A. B. Khan
| Journal Article Title: Discover Food | Volume Number: 5 | Publication Year : 2025 |
| Index: indexed | Ranking: No Ranking | Publisher Name: Springer Nature |
| Pages : 19 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG4 Quality Education |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Achieve universal health coverage Ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable technical, vocational and tertiary education |
| Impact statement: This study reveals significant shifts in the dietary patterns of Bangladeshi university students during Ramadan, identifying that living with family and having pre-existing conditions like hypertension or diabetes are major determinants of food choice. By highlighting that students living with families consume more homemade dishes and milk while those with chronic illnesses often reduce their carbohydrate and protein intake, the research provides a critical foundation for culturally appropriate health education programs and public health initiatives designed to ensure balanced nutrition during intermittent fasting periods. | Collaboration: Partner University | Keywords: Ramadan, Dietary intake, University students, Bangladesh |
