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Purpose of the study: The core objective of this study was to analyze the effect of dietary habits on the health status of college-going students.&#x0D; Methodology: Two districts of Punjab were selected randomly namely Faisalabad and Rahim Yar Khan. Two public sector colleges were selected purposively from each district i.e. one male and one female keeping in mind low strength and high strength were selected. The population of these colleges was 5372 while the sample size was 189. A well-structured questionnaire was developed on a google form. Collected data were processed through SPSS software for standard deviation, frequency, mean, and weighted score, and rank order.&#x0D; Main Findings: It was found that most of the respondents were female students and the majority of the student’s family monthly income was Rs. 10,000 – 20,000. The majority of the respondents were not suffering from any disease. The majority of respondents were those who have never eaten snacks in between their meals. Respondents who use to eat breakfast every day were ranked No. 1. Majority of the respondents were using full fat milk, soft drinks, and meat with visible fats. Most of the students were involved with healthy life habits i.e. doing physical activity, consuming fruits and greens.&#x0D; Application of the study: This study can also be used to determine the dietary habit impact on the health status of college-going students in other districts of Punjab.&#x0D; Novelty/ originality of the study: This study has provided an overview of different diseases affecting the health of college-going students. In the context of the current portfolio, the results of the current study will create awareness regarding healthy nutrition for improving the health status of the student.

IMPACT OF DIETARY HABITS ON HEALTH STATUS OF COLLEGE GOING STUDENTS IN PUNJAB