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October 8, 2025BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Gender-based analysis of adolescent nutrition: diet, lifestyle factors, and socioeconomic influences

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SMSosena MekonenZAZeweter Abebe

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Overview

Cross-sectional study examines gender differences in dietary habits, lifestyle behaviors, and nutritional status in adolescents, indicating critical socio-economic factors.

Key Points

  • Boys had a higher likelihood of being well-nourished compared to older boys, while younger age boosted their nutrition odds.
  • Frequent fast-food intake and extended screen time negatively affected girls' nutritional status, emphasizing a need for targeted interventions.
  • Overall, nearly 60% of adolescents displayed poor dietary diversity, indicating a significant area for health improvement.
  • Nutritional status was influenced by both shared and gender-specific factors, highlighting the role of body image across sexes.

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Mekonen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e6679587ecc93a24d17453https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24792-9
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