Nutritional Status of Students Studying at Medical Institute of Dorzhi Banzarov Buryat State University

A balanced diet is the foundation of a healthy body. The correct balance of all macro- and micronutrients in the human diet, their sufficient quantity, and optimal caloric intake are the main principles of healthy eating. We have revealed a deficiency in staple food consumption and substantial overconsumption of sugar among the population of the Republic of Buryatia. A study of the diets of students studying at Medical Institute of Dorzhi Banzarov Buryat State University has shown that the majority of students suffer from vitamin, micronutrient, and macronutrient deficiencies, while more than half of the students have overweight and obesity. Almost half of the diets showed an imbalance in the ώ-3/6 unsaturated fatty acid ratio. There is a need for comprehensive approach to reduce the incidence of nutrition-related diseases, involving dietary adjustment, nutrition education, and development of a Conscious approach to nutrition. Such measures are needed to improve the health of both the general population of Buryatia and students in particular.