Iglesias López, María TeresaAbreu Sánchez, Ana MaríaRamos Pichardo, Juan DiegoFernández Martínez, Elia2024-02-092024-02-092023-07Iglesias-López, M. T., Abreu, A., Ramos-Pichardo, J. D., & Fernández Martínez, E. (2023). Nutritional habits in Spanish female students of childbearing age. In Journal of King Saud University - Science (Vol. 35, Issue 7, p. 102820). Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksus.2023.1028201018-36472213-686X (electrónico)https://hdl.handle.net/10272/23191Aim: To analyse the dietary habits, alcohol consumption, healthy eating index and student performance of a sample of students at a Spanish university to determine if their intake of nutrients reach optimal levels for fertility. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study of female university students in Madrid, data were collected in Nutrition classes. Participants were 470 women nursing studying at a private university in Madrid, non-random sample was used. An AUDIT test was conducted to determine alcohol consumption. Habits and dietary assessment with a three-day record using DIAL® program to know main nutrients intake. Quantitative variables appeared as mean ± standard deviation, adjusted for all pairwise comparisons using the Bonferroni correction Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 25®. Results: The majority of the Spanish university women of reproductive age participating in the study did not have the recommended intake of some macro and micronutrients carbohydrates, vitamins D and B9, Mg, Fe, and I. Conclusions: This study opens further lines of research. It is necessary to carry out qualitative research into students’ self-perception and their dietary and sleeping habits. Addressing ways to improve food access, dietary quality, and healthy lifestyle, should be focused on future intervention programs and policies for college students.engAtribución-NoComercial-SinDerivadas 3.0 Españahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/es/WomenSpanish university studentsChildbearing ageNutrientsSleepjournal article10.1016/j.jksus.2023.102820open access3212 Salud Publica