• Nandhana K R
• Ms Dharani M
• Dr. Pratibha P.S

This study explores and compares the late-night eating habits of hostellers and day scholars, focusing on the frequency of late-night eating, types of food consumed, reasons behind this behavior, perceived health effects, and suggested strategies for improvement. A total of 186 college students participated in the survey, with responses analyzed separately for hostellers and day scholars. The findings indicate that hostellers are more likely to engage in late-night eating, often due to hunger and academic workload, and primarily consume packaged and fast foods. In contrast, day scholars exhibit more balanced eating patterns, including a higher intake of home-cooked meals.Although a majority in both groups believed that late-night eating had little effect on their weight, several reported issues such as poor sleep and indigestion.Better meal planning emerged as the most commonly recommended strategy to manage late-night eating. These results underscore the influence of living environment on dietary habits and highlight the need for nutrition education and structured interventions to promote healthier behaviour among students.

"LATE NIGHT EATING HABITS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN DAY SCHOLARS AND HOSTELLERS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.c441-c444, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505255.pdf

"LATE NIGHT EATING HABITS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN DAY SCHOLARS AND HOSTELLERS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppc441-c444, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505255.pdf