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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Viñuela, Antonio author Criado Álvarez, Juan José author Aceituno Gómez, Javier author Durántez Fernández, Carlos author Martín Conty, José Luis author Martín Rodríguez, Francisco author Cano Martín, Luis Miguel author Maestre Miquel, Clara author Polonio López, Begoña author Mohedano Moriano, Alicia author 2021 1) Objective: This study analyzes the evolution of the body mass index (BMI) throughout the academic year associated with changes in the lifestyle associated with the place where students live during the course, lifestyle design, and health strategies for the university community. (2) Methods: A total of 93 first-year nursing students participated in this study. Data were collected throughout the course by administering self-reported questionnaires about eating habits and lifestyles, weight, and height to calculate their BMI and place of residence throughout the course. Data were analyzed using statistical analysis (Mann–Whitney, chi-square, Student’s t-test, repeated-measures analysis of variance, and least significant difference tests). (3) Results: We found that the mean BMI increases significantly throughout the course among all students regardless of sex, age, eating habits, or where they live during the course. At the beginning of the course, the mean BMI was 22.10 ± 3.64. The mean difference between the beginning of the course and the middle has a value of p-value < 0.015 and between the middle of the course and the end a p-value < 0.009. The group that increased the most is found among students who continue to live in the family nucleus rather than those who live alone or in residence. Students significantly changed their eating and health habits, especially those who live alone or in residence. (4) Conclusions: There is an increase in BMI among students. It is necessary to carry out seminars or talks that can help students understand the importance of good eating practices and healthy habits to maintain their weight and, therefore, their health, in the short, medium, and long term and acquire a good quality of life. Healthcare, 2021, Vol. 9, Nº. 12, 1638 2227-9032 https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/59153 10.3390/healthcare9121638 1638 12 Healthcare 9 2227-9032 College students Adolescent Estudiantes universitarios Nutrition Obesity Obesidad How relevant is the place where first-year college students live in relation to the increase in body mass index?