Abstract
The aims of this study were evaluation students' knowledge in the field of nutrition and to find out what their eating habits are, including the frequency of consumption of specific groups of foods. The research was made by the method of quantitative research.
The questionnaire was thematically divided into 3 parts. Respondents filled in the questionnaire online.
The research showed that students' knowledge is insufficient. On the contrary, eating habits seem to be satisfactory even in comparison with students from all over the world.
Two thirds of students are interested in the composition of their menu. Sufficient consumption of fruits, vegetables, cereals, and dairy products was found.
Meat consumption was superfluous. On the contrary, the consumption of legumes and fish was insufficient.
Sweets, coffee, and caffeinated beverages are consumed daily by many students, whereas fast food and alcoholic beverages are consumed several times a month or occasionally. Students' BMI is mostly normal.
Due to the lack of knowledge, more consideration should be placed on the teaching of nutrition to students at the medical faculties, especially in fields that do not primarily deal with nutrition.