Lack Of Nutritional Knowledge Research Articles

Why are animal source foods rarely consumed by 6-23 months old children in rural communities of Northern Ethiopia? A qualitative study.

BackgroundAnimal source foods provide high-quality protein and essential micronutrients within the human diet and are of particular significance for the health and development of children. Despite the availability of domestic livestock in rural households of Ethiopia, the diets of children are often monotonous and mainly cereal-based with low energy and nutrient density.ObjectiveExplore barriers and facilitators for the consumption of animal source foods among 6–23 months old children from the rural communities of Northern Ethiopia.MethodsA community-based exploratory qualitative study design was conducted in July through September 2018. A total of eight focus group discussions (56 individuals) and twenty-four qualitative interviews were conducted with mothers who are lactating, fathers, health extension workers, nutrition, and agriculture experts. Purposive sampling technique was used to include study participants based on their potential relevance in delivering a wealth of information. Thematic analysis strategies, a method for identifying, analyzing, and reporting themes within data, were used to code and grouped into related families and synthesize the qualitative data.ResultsConsumption of animal source foods among 6–23 months old children was very low and the home-reared livestock and their products were mainly used for market purposes. Animal products are consumed during special societal occasions since they are considered as luxury food rather than an essential part of daily children’s diet. Lack of nutrition knowledge, high cost of animal source foods, mothers’ workload to herd livestock, low household income, low milk production, the poor linkage between health and agriculture sectors, and social norms and beliefs were identified as common barriers. While the presence of nutrition experts, cooking demonstrations, in-kind credit programs, livestock ownership, and government-led stunting reduction programs were the facilitators for the consumption of animal source foods in the study communities.ConclusionsReduced consumption of animal source foods inadvertently impacted dietary diversity of 6–23 months old children from the study communities. Thus, strengthening social and behavior change communication to promote the consumption of animal source foods, creating opportunities for women to own small livestock for household consumption and provide nutrition education on dietary restriction of animal source foods during religious periods among 6–23 months old children in the rural communities of Northern Ethiopia are recommended.

Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to Healthy Eating in Middle-Aged Hispanic Men (P04-125-19)

ObjectivesDietary behaviors contribute to an increased risk of cardiometabolic disease in Hispanic men. Few studies have assessed Hispanic men’s perspectives on healthy eating. The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify perceived barriers and facilitators to healthy eating in middle-aged, Hispanic men of Mexican descent. MethodsSix focus groups (FGs) with Hispanic men were primarily conducted in Spanish (n = 5 FGs), audio-recorded, transcribed, then translated verbatim to English. A grounded theory approach was used to identify common themes. ResultsParticipants (n = 34; mean age: 54.4 ± 7.0 years) primarily self-identified as Mexican (71%) or Mexican-American (10%). In preliminary findings, the main barriers to healthy eating were competing responsibilities (n = 6 FGs), lack of nutrition knowledge (n = 6 FGs), cultural factors (n = 5 FGs), habits (n = 5 FGs), and available food choices (n = 5 FGs). A demanding work schedule was considered a barrier because it contributes to “eating on the run” and the selection of fast or convenient foods. Cultural factors perceived as barriers to healthy eating included the need to have food at social gatherings and the “Mexican diet.” Food at gatherings was perceived as leading to an increased availability of unhealthy food items and the consumption of large portions. “Mexican foods”, including tortillas, tacos, pozole, meat and cooking fats were considered unhealthy but central to the diet. Family (n = 5 FGs), health reasons (n = 6 FGs), portion control (n = 5 FGs), and nutrition education (n = 5 FGs), were reported as facilitators to healthy eating. Men reported the importance of longevity to support their family as an essential motivator to engage in healthy eating. Participants (n = 3 FGs) also indicated their spouse/partner enabled healthy eating by providing healthy food choices and encouragement or support. Health reasons (e.g., a diagnosis of diabetes or cardiovascular disease, improving health) were an important catalyst to improving eating habits. ConclusionsFindings suggest that MA men have an active interest in behavior change affecting healthy eating habits. Our research provides invaluable insight to construct tailored strategies to improve dietary behavior in this vulnerable population. Funding SourcesNational Institute of Aging.

Lack Of Nutrition Knowledge In Division Ii Athletes Associated With Limited Access To Registered Dietitians

Lack Of Nutrition Knowledge In Division Ii Athletes Associated With Limited Access To Registered Dietitians

PENGARUH PENDIDIKAN GIZI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA KOMIK TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN GIZI SEIMBANG ANAK KELAS 5 SEKOLAH DASAR DI SDN CIRIUNG 02 CIBINONG TAHUN 2017

Guidelines for balanced nutrition began to be introduced and socialized more than 15 years ago. Guidelines for balanced nutrition apply to every stage of age including school-aged children. Education of balanced nutrition is still little given to school-aged children. According to some research is still a lot of prevalence of knowledge of balanced nutrition is lacking. In the study conducted Zulaekah (2012) showed that as many as 57.7% of primary school children have a lack of nutrition knowledge. This study aims to determine whether there is influence of nutrition education by using Comic media on knowledge of balanced nutrition. In this research use quasy experimental research design with time series design design. This research is done by using comic print media which contains about 4 messages of balanced nutrition, that is variation of food, the importance of clean life, the importance of active lifestyle and exercise, and the importance of monitoring the weight which is visualized in a tumpeng gizi seimbang (TGS). Statistical analysis of data using t-dependent test. The result of t-dependent test shows that there is an increase of average value of knowledge before and after giving comic 36,36. In this research, balanced comic nutrition media can increase the average knowledge of schoolchild by 34,36 or 72,15%.

Developing professional education for primary healthcare providers about nutrition.

Nutrition care is an important component of primary health care as a way to promote positive lifestyle behaviours and reduce risks of chronic disease. Despite this, it appears that primary healthcare settings, including antenatal care, miss opportunities to deliver nutrition care. Time constraints, lack of nutrition knowledge and lack of confidence have been identified as barriers for primary healthcare providers in delivering nutrition care. Nutrition training to upskill primary healthcare providers to deliver nutrition care in a timely manner therefore appears warranted. This forum article discusses models and methods of continuing professional development (CPD) and the effectiveness of nutrition CPD for primary healthcare professionals. It includes a case study as an example of developing nutrition CPD for midwives using adult learning theory and concludes with implications for developing nutrition education resources for primary healthcare providers.

Need for Nutrition Education in Health Professional Programs: A Review of the Literature

Purpose: The ever-increasing burden of obesity as a high risk factor for nutrition-related diseases, together with health professionals’ lack of competencies in nutrition, has left health professional students needing further education to offer nutrition advising to patients. The purpose of this review was to summarize the current literature related to nutrition education in health professional programs. Method: This literature review was conducted using eight scientific literature databases: PubMed, CINAHL Complete, PsycINFO, Academic Search Complete, Directory of Open Access Journals, Professional Development Collection, Complementary Index, and Google Scholar. Articles published in English from January 2007 through January 2018 were reviewed. Keywords and terms from the Medical Subject Headings [MeSH] thesaurus were used to create combinations of keywords. Of 128 articles that resulted from this search, 55 were chosen for the review. Results: The findings revealed deficiencies in nutrition competency among health professional students. Students reported lacking adequate nutrition knowledge, basic counseling skills, and confidence to offer nutrition advice to patients. Lack of nutrition knowledge and counseling skills was inversely linked to profession-specific nutrition competencies that could lead to improved patient outcomes. Limitations of nutrition education across several programs were also unveiled. Nutrition interventions enhanced the achievement of Interprofessional Education Collaborative competencies, appreciation of one another’s roles and responsibilities, interprofessional communication skills, and teamwork. The findings suggested that improving students’ nutrition knowledge may result in improved patient outcomes. Conclusions: Nutrition was viewed as a unifying topic-of-interest across health professional programs that increased students’ knowledge and efficacy in providing basic nutrition counseling. Interprofessional nutrition education was regarded as a strategy to surmount the existing limitations of nutrition education and train students to tackle nutrition-related risk factors and prevent nutrition-related diseases.

The Impact of Adolescent Friendships on Unhealthy Eating Behaviors of Overweight and Obese Adolescents: A Qualitative Study

Background: Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions and become one the most important public health issues globally. One of the significant determinants of childhood obesity-related behaviors such as poor dietary habits relates to role of friends and peers. This study aimed toexplore the role of interaction within the social network of friends on unhealthy eating behaviors of overweight and obese adolescents. Materials and Methods: This qualitative study was conducted between 2016 and 2017 in Mashhad and Isfahan, two large cities of Iran. Ten parents and 52 overweight and obese adolescents were selected through purposeful sampling. To obtain perceptions and experiences regarding the role of adolescent friendships on unhealthy eating behaviors, in-depth semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were conducted. Data were analyzed based on conventional content analysis. Results: Six themes which contributed to following unhealthy dietary habits when adolescents are in the friend networks were identified: Eating in the peer networks as a usual way for social interaction, Peers’ pressure to have unhealthy dietary habits, High availability and accessibility to unhealthy foods, Lack of nutritional knowledge, Neglectful parenting style, and Passive interaction in the friendship networks. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that peer support along with appropriate parenting style are necessary to affect adolescent eating behaviors when they are in the friend social networks, but are not sufficient per se. Being a confident, decisive and self-determined adolescent and owing a high level of behavioral confidence and self-esteem might reduce the impact of friends for adhering to unhealthy dietary habits in youth.

Simulating the Ideal Body Weight in Human Populations

Estimation of ideal body weight in human samples in a fine located geographic level is vital for effective health promotion programmes, provision of better health services and population-specific health planning and management. Lack of nutritional knowledge and information gap on various health and nutritional tools negatively impacts the ability of local and national agencies to manage serious health issues and related risks in the community. A solution to this challenge would be to develop a method that simulates reliable statistics on assessing the ideal body weight of human populations. This paper provides a significant appraisal of the biophysical methodologies for estimating ideal body weight to mitigate health-related problems of populations at geographical limited areas. There is no procedure in this multidisciplinary area in estimating ideal body weights of human samples in health physics and biostatistics. The dietician is often at bay in the route ahead of perfect dieting to hold up nutritional soundness of the sample at a population in a community. The aim of this current study is making a dot over these ongoing perils simulating a biophysical modeling to be used in prescribing a confounding free diet. The study findings are the equations (7), (8) and (9) in different health plight regarding to age groups in human population can be an outstanding mathematical modeling as a dieting tool in nutritional physics applicable to the study on health and nutritional research and in the branch of biostatistics. Also it can be a uniquely functional biophysical modeling in the branch of health pedagogy in nutritional epidemiology.

Comparison Of Dietary Energy And Macronutrient Intakes Of Division Iii Athletes To Sports Nutrition Guidelines

Sports nutrition guidelines have been proposed that aim to enhance sports performance and support overall health. However, collegiate athletes often struggle to meet these guidelines for several reasons (e.g., cafeteria meal plans, travel schedules, and lack of nutrition knowledge). PURPOSE: To determine if Division III athletes are meeting recommended intakes for energy and macronutrients based on the guidelines set forth by American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand on Nutrition and Athletic Performance. METHODS: This retrospective chart review assessed energy and macronutrient intakes of 56 Division III athletes from 3-day food analyzed in Food Processor (Salem, OR). Data was summarized as means (standard deviations). Wilcoxon Sign Rank t-test was used to evaluated macronutrients intakes against recommendations. RESULTS: Energy and macronutrients intakes by sports are presented in Table 1. Overall, carbohydrate intake was 4.6(0.4) g/kg/d for all athletes and below targeted levels appropriate for their sports (p<0.0001). Protein intake of 1.4(0.4) g/kg/d was adequate across sports and greater than lower end of recommended range for protein of 1.2 g/kg/d (p=0.0013). However, ~one-third of athletes had intakes <1.2 g/kg/d. Dietary fat intake was on the upper end of recommendations (intake=32.6 (6.4)% of total kcal/d) with 19 athletes having intakes >35% of total kcal/d. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, collegiate athletes could benefit from strategies to include carbohydrate-rich foods in their diet and a possible reduction in saturated dietary fat intake.Table 1: Energy and Macronutrient Intakes by Sports Expressed as Means (SD)

Participatory Assessment of Factors Influencing Nutrition and Livelihoods in Rural Ethiopia: Implications for Measuring Impacts of Multisector Nutrition Programs.

Agricultural interventions more effectively improve nutrition when they are adapted to local contexts and engage multiple sectors. However, evidence is limited for how to design and measure the impacts of such interventions. We piloted a participatory methodology to collect community feedback to inform the design and selection of measures for a multisector nutrition intervention in Ethiopia. Study participants were purposively recruited from 6 rural districts in Tigray and the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' regions. Qualitative data were collected from 12 focus group discussions with smallholder farmers (men and women) participating in a nutrition-sensitive agriculture intervention. The Sustainable Livelihoods Approach (SLA) combined with an ecological systems model informed the survey tool and analyses. Analyses revealed 3 key findings. First, there were regional differences in how communities defined assets important for nutrition. Second, when asked to prioritize which assets were most important, communities selected every SLA capital category; however, the types of assets within each category differed by region. Third, the most commonly reported barriers to good nutrition were traditional feeding behaviors (eg, men eating before women) and lack of nutrition knowledge. How households use assets to enhance nutrition is influenced by diverse and dynamic cultural, social, economic, and ecological factors. The participatory methods piloted in this study present a novel approach to identify contextually relevant household, community, and institutional assets used to support food and nutrition security.

Medicinal plants and phytochemicals with anti-obesogenic potentials: A review.

Human mortality has been significantly increased in last few decades due to the increased prevalence of obesity and associated chronic disorders such as type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis. Apart from genetic and medicine or drug related side effects, nearly 90-95% people became obese due to the imbalanced calorie intake and lack of nutritional knowledge. The anti-obesogenic drugs, Orlistat and Sibutramine, which have been duly approved by Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USA, work very well on diet-induced obesity however they are not getting popular to the people with overweight/obesity due to the higher cost and severe side effects. In contrast, plant based drugs have been considered as a better alternative due to their lower cost and negligible side effects. A number of medicinal plants and their bioactive constituents have received attention from scientists not only for their anti-obesity activity in vitro and in vivo but also in clinical trials. However, there is no systematic review of data available in the scientific domain in order to guide researchers to conduct further in depth research. In our present review, we differentiated the anti-obesogenic effects of various medicinal plant extracts, fractions and their bioactive compounds at in vitro, in vivo and clinical conditions. During our review, we could also identify the most effective plants with strong anti-obesogenic effects at in vitro or in vivo studies with lack of clinical trials when no one tried to isolate pure bioactive compounds from these plants. Hence, scientific community, government agencies/pharmaceutical industries should work together not only to isolate pure bioactive compounds but also to conduct clinical trials including toxicity to develop better alternative anti-obesity drugs.

Perspectives on Barriers to Eating Healthy Among Food Pantry Clients.

Objective: To explore perspectives on barriers of eating healthy among food pantry clients.Methods: Food pantry clients participated in focus groups/interviews. Qualitative data were coded and analyzed using content analyses and grounded theory approach. Themes were then identified. Quantitative data were analyzed for frequencies and descriptives.Results: Fifty-four clients from 10 pantries participated in interviews/focus groups and completed questionnaires. Two major themes emerged: concern over obesity and other chronic diseases, and barriers to healthy eating. Several subthemes for barriers to healthy eating were identified: financial uncertainty, cost of healthy foods, lack of time, rationing food within family, lack of transportation, lack of adequate kitchen equipment, lack of nutrition knowledge and skills, and social support network.Conclusions: Issues identified above and those identified by others working with low-income populations need to be systematically addressed and incorporated into programs and nutrition education interventions for this group.

Simulating the Ideal Body Mass in Adult Human Samples

Estimating ideal body mass in adult human samples in a specific geographic level is vital for effective health promotion programmes in order to seeking better health services. Lack of nutritional knowledge and information gap on various health and nutritional tools affect the ability of national and international agencies to manage serious health related risks in the community. A solution to this challenge would be to develop a method that simulates reliable statistics on assessing the ideal body mass in adult human samples. This paper provides a significant appraisal of the biophysical methodologies for estimating ideal body mass to mitigate health problems of samples at different sites. There is no procedure in this ground that can be used to assume the ideal body mass in human samples in health physics and nutritional mathematics. The physical educators are often in confusion to direct the advice of taking proper exercise which would be benificial for the learners’ health. The aim of this study is making a dot over these ongoing hesitations simulating a biophysical modeling in nutrition counseling to sustain long term sound health. The study findings is the mathematical equation (4) that can be a superb modeling as an instructive tool in physical education.

Sociocultural factors determinants of eating habits of kindergarten schoolchildren in Peru

To examine the sociocultural factors that determine the eating habits of children aged less than 5 years who attend kindergarten school in Chachapoyas in Peru, we carried out a qualitative study by means of semi-structured interviews of 18 fathers and mothers. The key factors related to eating habits were as follows: availability and easiness to prepare foods, schedule and work done by parents, intake of coffee in children as a common practice, lack of resources and economic uncertainty for food planning, and the lack of nutritional knowledge. Similarly, beliefs that might explain some eating habits, such as the beneficial effects of eating food as a family, maternal breastfeeding, and others, or the role of nutrition for the appropriate intellectual and physical development of children were identified. Our results provide evidence about the ways parents tackle and understand their children's nutrition while, in turn, determining its quality.

Nutritional Strategies Facing an Older Demographic: The Nutrition UP 65 Study Protocol.

BackgroundThe population of Portugal is aging. The lack of data on older adults’ nutritional status and the lack of nutrition knowledge amongst health professionals, caregivers, and older adults themselves, remains a challenge.ObjectiveThe Nutrition UP 65 study aims to reduce nutritional inequalities in the older Portuguese adult population and improve knowledge regarding older Portuguese adults’ nutritional status, specifically relating to undernutrition, obesity, sarcopenia, frailty, hydration, sodium, and vitamin D statuses.MethodsA representative sample of older Portuguese adults was selected. Sociodemographic, lifestyle, anthropometric, functional, and clinical data were collected. Sodium excretion, hydration, and vitamin D statuses were assessed.ResultsData collection (n=1500) took place between December, 2015 and June, 2016. Results will be disseminated in national and international scientific journals, and via Portuguese media.ConclusionsNutrition UP 65 results will provide evidence for the design and implementation of effective preventive public health strategies regarding the elderly. These insights may represent relevant health gains and costs savings.

Breakfast barriers and opportunities for children living in a Dutch disadvantaged neighbourhood

The objective of this study was to explore parents', children's, and experts' beliefs and experiences about breakfast motivation, opportunity, and ability and elicit their thoughts on effective interventions to encourage healthy breakfast consumption. The setting was a disadvantaged neighbourhood in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Focus groups with mothers and children and semi-structured individual interviews with experts were conducted. Interview guides were developed based on the motivation, opportunity, and ability consumer psychology model. Thirty-two mothers of primary school children participated in five group discussions, eight focus groups were conducted with 44 children, and nine experts participated in interviews. Data from expert interviews and group discussions were coded and thematically analysed. The following themes emerged from the focus groups: (1) generally high motivation to have breakfast, (2) improved performance at school is key motivator, (3) limited time hinders breakfast, and (4) lack of nutritional knowledge about high quality breakfast. Experts mentioned lack of effort, knowledge, and time; financial constraints; and environmental issues (food availability) as barriers to breakfasting healthily. Several ways to encourage healthy breakfasting habits were identified: (1) involvement of both children and parents, (2) role models inspiring change, and (3) interactive educational approaches. Experts perceived more problems and challenges in achieving healthy breakfast habits than did mothers and children. Lack of opportunity (according to the children and experts) and ability (according to the experts) were identified, although the motivation to eat a healthy breakfast was present. Predominant barriers are lack of time and nutritional knowledge. Overall, findings suggest educational and social marketing approaches as interventions to encourage healthy breakfast consumption.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice about anemia among adolescent girls in urban slums of Davangere City, Karnataka

Background: Anemia is one of the most widespread nutritional deficiency diseases. It affects all age groups and both sexes in most states of India. Profoundly affected groups are adolescent girls (74%–98%). Anemia in adolescents is a critical public health problem in India. Lack of nutritional knowledge is one of the most significant reasons of nutritional problems and consequently improper practice, which can lead to several complications. Objectives: (1) To know knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding anemia among adolescent girls. (2) To know treatment-seeking behavior regarding anemia among adolescent girls. Materials and Methods: It is a cross-sectional study conducted among adolescent school girls aged 11–15 years from five government schools under urban field practice area of JJM medical college, Davangere. The study was conducted from 1st September to 30th November 2014 for a period of 3 months by using a pre-designed, pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire. Result: Age of students ranged from 11 to 15 and the mean age was 13 years. One hundred sixty (91%) had heard of anemia; 53 (33%) girls told poor diet is the only cause for anemia; 49 (31%) told tiredness is the only feature of anemia; 20 (13%) answered anemia impacts on physical growth, learning process, and decreases work capacity; and 88 (55%) girls told they will consult doctor and takes iron tablets. Conclusions: The study has highlighted good knowledge but poor attitude and practice toward anemia among adolescent girls.

Food consumption pattern among lactating mothers

The period of lactation is a relatively brief and very special time in a women's life that is fondly remembered with a measure of pride. A lactating mother will need to take some extra care to assure that she produces and provides to her infant abundant, high-quality milk. Lactating mothers who eat a nutritious diet ensure good health for themselves and optimal growth pattern for their babies. In India it is observed from various nutritional surveys that the nutritional status of lactating mothers and infants is not satisfactory. Keeping this in mind this present study was carried out with the objective to find out the food consumption pattern among lactating mothers of Digboi, Assam with a total sample of 100 lactating women from rural areas of Digboi. An interview schedule was used as a tool. Majority (75%) of women had up to secondary level education and rest 25 per cent had up to primary level education. None of the mothers was working. Majority (72%) had knowledge that diet should be changed by increasing, adding or avoiding some special food items in the diet during lactation, but only 11 per cent practiced them. The reasons for this deficient knowledge and practice of dietary intake are lack of nutritional knowledge and poor economy. However, this can be overcome by improving nutritional knowledge and dietary practices of population in general and vulnerable groups on the use of locally available low cost nutritious foods and to avoid undue food restrictions.

Factors associated with nutrition label use among female college students applying the theory of planned behavior.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVESUse of nutrition labels in food selection is recommended for consumers. The aim of this study is to examine factors, mainly beliefs explaining nutrition label use in female college students based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB).SUBJECTS/METHODSThe subjects were female college students from a university in Seoul, Korea. The survey questionnaire was composed of items examining general characteristics, nutrition label use, behavioral beliefs, normative beliefs, corresponding motivation to comply, and control beliefs. The subjects (n = 300) responded to the questionnaire by self-report, and data from 275 students were analyzed using t-test or χ2-test.RESULTSThe results showed that 37.8% of subjects were nutrition label users. Three out of 15 behavioral beliefs differed significantly by nutrition label use. Nutrition label users agreed more strongly on the benefits of using nutrition labels including 'comparing and selecting better foods' (P < 0.001), 'selecting healthy foods' (P < 0.05). The negative belief of 'annoying' was stronger in non-users than in users (P < 0.001). Three out of 7 sources (parents, siblings, best friend) were important in nutrition label use. Twelve out of 15 control beliefs differed significantly by nutrition label use. These included beliefs regarding constraints of using nutrition labels (e.g., time, spending money for healthy foods) and lack of nutrition knowledge (P < 0.001). Perceived confidence in understanding and applying the specifics of nutrition labels in food selection was also significantly related to nutrition label use (P < 0.001).CONCLUSIONSThis study found that the beliefs, especially control beliefs, suggested in the TPB were important in explaining nutrition label use. To promote nutrition label use, nutrition education might focus on increasing perceived control over constraints of using nutrition labels, acquiring skills for checking nutrition labels, as well as the benefits of using nutrition labels and receiving support from significant others for nutrition label use.

Obesity and lack of nutrition knowledge in Mexico urban areas (810.28)

Objective: To estimate the overweight (OW) and obesity (OB) prevalence in Mexican urban areas population and its relationship with nutrition knowledge levels.Methods: The present is a cross‐sectional, probabilistic and multi stage study, representative at Mexican urban population level, data was obtained from “Food consumption in Mexican population” study. OW and OB prevalence was estimated using the Body Mass Index according to WHO cutoff points. Population was categorized as follow: familiar feeding responsible (mothers of 14 years or younger individuals), teenagers (15‐19 y) and adults (20‐79 y). Percentages of the population with correct, basic and unclear nutrition knowledge were estimated, the topics were the body functions of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, iron and calcium.Results: Prevalence of OW + OB was 3.8%, 42% and 69% for individuals younger than 5, from 5 to 19 and 20 to 79 years old respectively. More than 65% of the population mentioned to know the food groups. 33% of the familiar feeding responsible ignored the fats and protein functions. For overall groups the fiber functions remain unclear. Regarding the vitamins and its functions there was basic or unclear knowledge; however about the calcium more than 90% of the individuals have a correct knowledge about its functions. More than 40% of the teenagers reported to ignore the iron functions in the body.Conclusions: Results shows high OW and OB prevalence and deficient knowledge about nutrition topics. This could be a limiting factor for the population in order to identify healthy feeding options and therefore its consumption.Grant Funding Source: Supported by Nestlé México