THE EFFECT OF STUDENTS' SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS ON EATING AND HEALTHY HABITS

In addition to gaining insights into students' physical activity and healthy habits, the aim of this research was to assess the effect of students' socio-economic status on their eating and healthy habits. Statistical analysis was carried out on the survey data gained from 110 students attending the Faculty of Education whose mean age is 20.1. The results of the chi-squared test and Fisher-Freeman-Halton exact test showed that, at the level of significance of 5%, there is a statistically significant correlation between some socio-economic variables and variables describing participants' physical activities and eating habits. The students whose socioeconomic status is better participated more frequently in physical activities in the observed period. This could be explained by their habits, which are related to their financial status. The students who exercise regularly expressed greater satisfaction with their body image, which positively affects their self-esteem. Satisfied and self-confident individual deals with tasks better, which results in success and work productivity that benefits the entire community.