Objective

2

To explore the effects of

Taijiquan

combined with nutrition education on physical and mental health and nutrition-related knowledge

attitudes and practices (KAP) of medical college students

and formulate a comprehensive action plan for improving their physical and mental health.

Methods

2

Literature review

questionnaire survey

experiment and mathematical statistics were employed to explore the effects of

Taijiquan

plus nutrition education program.

Results

2

Taijiquan

with nutrition education promoted the physical health of college students

especially their performances of the seated forward bend and standing long jump with statistically significant differences (

P

<

0.05). The program also enhanced the mental health of the students

especially the reduction in such dimensions as learning anxiety

social anxiety

loneliness

impulsivity and physical symptoms with statistically significant differences (

P

<

0.05). In addition

it increased the nutrition KAP of college students

especially their knowledge

attitudes and dietary practices with statistically significant differences (

P

<

0.001).

Conclusion

2

Taijiquan

combined with nutrition education can improve the physical and mental health of medical college students

reduce their depression

anxiety and stress

and enhance their nutrition-related KAP.