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However, its risk factors (e.g., poor diet, sedentary behavior, inadequate sleep, and obesity) are increasingly being identified in younger populations. There is a need to increase the evidence of CVD risk factors in this population to further support preventive programs in this demographic.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Objective(s)<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study investigates the prevalence of CVD risk factors in young adult, college students.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Design<\/jats:title><jats:p>Data was used from the American College Health Association's National College Health Assessment (ACHA\u2010NCHA) II\u2010C.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Sample<\/jats:title><jats:p>The sample included data from 426,259 students, ages 18\u201325.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Measurements<\/jats:title><jats:p>Data was reviewed on race, nutrition, physical activity, tobacco use, sleep, weight, and history of chronic disease. 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