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ArticleJournal of nutritional science2026

High risk of disordered eating is associated with body composition, behavioural factors, and perceived stress among university students: a cross-sectional study from the UAE.

Leila Cheikh Ismail, MoezAlIslam Faris, Dana N Abdelrahim, Falak Zeb, Maysm N Mohamad, Enas Amer, Maram Alali, Marianna Draghmeh, Najat Ben-Mustafa, Lily Stojanovska and 1 more

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Leila Cheikh IsmailDepartment of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
MoezAlIslam FarisDepartment of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Applied Science Private University, Jordan.
Dana N AbdelrahimResearch Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5111-7132
Falak ZebResearch Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Maysm N MohamadDepartment of Nutrition and Health, United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6396-6625
Enas AmerDepartment of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Maram AlaliDepartment of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Marianna DraghmehDepartment of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Najat Ben-MustafaDepartment of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Lily StojanovskaInstitute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Australia.
Ayesha Salem Al DhaheriDepartment of Nutrition and Health, United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7634-3531

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Abstract

Disordered eating (DE) significantly affects both physical and mental health, contributing to morbidity, mortality, and considerable global healthcare costs. This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence of high-risk DE and examined its associations with body composition, behavioural factors, diet quality, and perceived stress among university students in the United Arab Emirates. A total of 911 students were recruited using non-probability quota sampling (50.49% female). Body composition was measured using a TANITA BC-420MA body composition monitor. Usual dietary intake was assessed via a validated 65-item food frequency questionnaire. DE risk was assessed using the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) and perceived stress using the PSS-10. Analysis included linear regression and independent-samples

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Body CompositionFeeding and Eating DisordersFeeding BehaviorStress, PsychologicalStudentsAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesDietFemaleHumansMalePrevalenceRisk FactorsSubjective StressSurveys and QuestionnairesAnthropometryBody compositionDiet qualityDisordered eatingEating attitudesPerceived stressUniversity students

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