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MD adherence was assessed using the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS). Dietary intake was evaluated through a three-day food record, physical activity using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and body composition by bioelectrical impedance analysis. Results: Overall adherence to the MD was moderate. Participants with high MD adherence showed significantly lower body weight (p &lt; 0.05; d = 0.4), BMI (p &lt; 0.01; d = 0.52), fat mass (p &lt; 0.05; d = 0.44), and fat mass percentage (p &lt; 0.05; d = 0.38) compared with those with low adherence. Energy (p &lt; 0.05; d = 0.41), protein (p &lt; 0.05; d = 0.65), and carbohydrate (p &lt; 0.05; d = 0.37) intake per kilogram of body weight were higher in the high-adherence group. Fiber intake was greater (p &lt; 0.001; d = 0.82) among those with higher MD adherence. Adherence to the MD was also associated with higher intakes of vitamins C (p &lt; 0.05; d = 0.39) and E (p &lt; 0.05; d = 0.62), retinol equivalents (p &lt; 0.05; d = 0.28), and carotenoids (p &lt; 0.001; d = 0.79). MD adherence was inversely correlated with body weight (rs = \u22120.32; p &lt; 0.01; r = 0.46) and BMI (rs = \u22120.34; p &lt; 0.01; r = 0.32). Fiber intake showed positive correlations with several water-soluble vitamins, particularly folate (HAG: rs = 0.68; p &lt; 0.001; r = 0.81 and LAG: rs = 0.61; p &lt; 0.001; r = 0.69). Conclusions: In conclusion, higher adherence to the MD among university students was associated with healthier body composition and improved vitamin intake adequacy. 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