Table 5 Healthcare students ’ weight management practices
Variables | Yes n (%) | No n (%) | I don’t know n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Do you overindulge in coffee-flavored beverages? | 192(42.1) | 194(42.5) | 70(15.4%) |
Do you currently manage your obesity through physical exercise? | 176(38.6) | 210(46.1) | 70(15.4) |
Do you use electronic or tobacco cigarettes for smoking? | 109(23.9) | 263(57.7) | 84(18.4) |
Do you eat more than five meals a week that consist primarily of unhealthy fast food that is high in fats and carbohydrates? | 177(38.8) | 192(42.1) | 87(19.1) |
Have you adopted a healthy lifestyle to overcome becoming obese? | 191(41.9) | 173(37.9) | 92(20.2) |
Do you take any FDA-approved anti-obesity medications | 90(19.7) | 287(62.9) | 79(17.3) |