71% of students cannot build a healthy diet

(NLDO)-According to a survey by a university in Ho Chi Minh City, about 71% of students eat irregularly and depend on fast food because of their busy study schedule.

On March 21, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law announced that it had just organized a seminar on "Nutrition and Mental Health" to provide information and knowledge about nutrition and how to take care of mental health for more than 500 students.

Seminar "Nutritional and mental health" for students organized by Ho Chi Minh City University of Law

A quick survey of more than 200 students at Ho Chi Minh City University of Law showed that more than 70% have difficulty maintaining a healthy diet due to their busy study schedules. This leads to students skipping meals, eating irregularly or depending on fast food.

Dr. Dao Thi Yen Phi, National Institute of Nutrition, former Head of the Department of Nutrition and Food Safety - Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine (HCMC), emphasized that breakfast plays a very important role in providing necessary energy, affecting the mental quality of the whole day.

To maintain a healthy diet, Dr. Phi suggests that students need to rearrange their daily schedules, do everything planned and on time. That way, students will not have to run after time, and have time to eat scientifically . In addition, students also need to set aside a fund of time to exercise and improve their health.

Students enthusiastically asked questions to consult experts

Faced with the situation where more and more students are falling into a state of anxiety and depression due to pressure from exams, grades, future orientation..., psychologist Dr. To Nhi A, senior lecturer on soft skills at the Vietnam Idea Training Center, lecturer at the Faculty of Basic Sciences - Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, said that this situation not only affects academic results but also negatively impacts the mental health of students.

In addition to sharing experiences and tips to help students manage emotions, reduce stress and maintain a stable state, Dr. To Nhi A also warns about phone "addiction".

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"You need to train yourself to have a serious spirit of discipline; determine and arrange a specific schedule for yourself such as studying, eating, exercising and act according to that schedule for a long time. In addition, avoid the misconception that using the phone will help you fall asleep easily. Instead, we should have a more active and healthy sleep by staying away from electronic devices" - Dr. To Nhi A advised.

According to Dr. To Nhi A, students need to build inner confidence to stop comparing themselves with others, find their own value, and avoid major influences from social networks and success standards.

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