Impact of Screen Time on Diet and Physical Activity among Students at UiTM Puncak Alam

Authors

  • Mohd Ramadan Ab Hamid Centre of Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty of Health Sciences Universiti Teknologi MARA http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1464-3210
  • Syaza Firzanah Khairul Anuar Centre for Dietetics Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
  • Norhaini Majid Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
  • Anisa Lailatul Fitria Department of Nutrition, Public Health Faculty, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia

Keywords:

Dietary intake, Physical activity, Screen time, University students

Abstract

This cross-sectional study examines the correlation between screen time, dietary intake, and physical activity among 150 students. Data were collected through a 3-day dietary recall, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and a screen-time questionnaire. Most students engaged in moderate to heavy screen time, averaging 850 minutes daily. 68% of participants reported excessive fat intake, and none met the recommended fibre intake of 25–30 grams daily. Regarding physical activity, 38% of participants were classified as moderately active. Correlational analysis revealed a weak but statistically significant positive association between screen time and fat intake.

Author Biography

Mohd Ramadan Ab Hamid, Centre of Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty of Health Sciences Universiti Teknologi MARA

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Published

2025-09-23

How to Cite

Ab Hamid, M. R., Khairul Anuar, S. F., Majid, N., & Anisa Lailatul Fitria. (2025). Impact of Screen Time on Diet and Physical Activity among Students at UiTM Puncak Alam. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10(33). Retrieved from https://ebpj.e-iph.co.uk/index.php/EBProceedings/article/view/7248

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 33 (2025): Sep. AicE-Bs2025London, UK, 29-31 Aug 2025 (DRAFT)

Section

Educational / Learning Environment

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