Nutrition Attitudes Research Articles

Overnutrition among the School Students in Dhaka City: A Cross-sectional Study

Background: The study focuses on childhood obesity and its rise due to fast food and reduced physical activity.Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the nutritional assessment, knowledge, attitude and practice of English medium School students aged 11-15 years in Dhaka city. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected 280 school students with anthropometric measurement and using a semi-structured questionnaire with the permission of the student’s guardian/s. Results: The overall prevalence of overweight/obesity in this study found 51.43% where 11.43% were obese and 40.0% were overweight. The students have eaten pizza, burger and pastry according to 20%, 28% and 15% respectively at their tiffin time. About 68% respondents have not played any outdoor games (only computer games regularly). 61% normal BMI students did physical activity regularly and 91% risk BMI respondents didn’t physical activity regularly. The energy intake in last 24 hours of respondents according to their BMI also is statistically significant (p<0.01); the average energy intake of 49% male of normal BMI respondent was about 1576 kJ and the average energy intake of 48% female of normal BMI respondent was about 1455 kJ. On the other hand, the average energy intake of 51% male of risk BMI respondent was about 1819 kJ and the average energy intake of 52% female of risk BMI respondent was about 1707 kJ. Conclusion: Overweight/obesity is a public-health concern among English medium school students, especially in high-income group in Dhaka. From the key finding of the current study, awareness program regarding overweight or obesity along with prevention measures were particularly focus on the English medium school students from their school as well as their family. Keywords: Obesity, Overweight, BMI, Energy Intake, Food consumption, Nutritional value.

Nurse-Involved Policy, Systems, and Environmental School-Based Interventions for Supporting Healthy Nutrition and Obesity Prevention Among Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.

Overweight and obesity are common in school-age children. Policy, system, and environmental (PSE) approaches-which entail making upstream changes to a school's context-can be leveraged to reduce childhood obesity. Nurses can advance PSE approaches in schools to promote healthy living habits. This review examines the effect of nurse-involved PSE interventions globally to promote healthy nutrition and reduce obesity in schools. We conducted a literature search using multiple databases from 2010 to 2023 for nurse-involved studies that implemented interventions focused on PSE change related to promoting healthy nutrition or reducing obesity in school settings. Twenty interventions globally were included in the systematic review synthesis. Improvements in anthropometrics, health and nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs were observed. PSE interventions can be leveraged to promote healthy nutrition and reduce obesity in school settings. Nurses in varying roles are uniquely qualified to advocate for and implement school-based interventions focused on PSE change.

Attitudes of sport parents towards children's eating habits

Today, parents have assumed important roles in shaping their children's eating habits in social and daily life. Especially the tendency of parents who do sports to transfer their healthy lifestyles to their children has positive effects on children's eating habits. This study examines the attitudes of parents on this issue and the effects of these attitudes on children's eating habits. In line with the aim of the study, the attitudes of parents who do sports towards their children's eating habits were investigated. The rationale of the study is to focus on how parents' attitudes towards nutrition affect their children's eating habits and the contribution of these attitudes to children's general health and sports performance. The findings of the study show that parents' nutrition attitudes are critical for children to develop a healthy lifestyle. This study was conducted between 2023-2024 and 860 parents and their children participated in the study. The data obtained from the study were collected using a 5-point Likert-type scale form with validity and reliability and analysed with SPSS 22.0 software. Various statistical techniques such as descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, independent sample t-test, ANOVA, factor and regression analyses were used in the study. The findings obtained at the end of the research show that parents' nutritional attitudes have significant effects on children's eating habits. Parents' attitudes towards healthy eating and physical activity positively affect children's eating habits. Children of parents who do sports develop healthier eating habits, are more active and take part in physical activities. The study reveals that parents' nutritional attitudes contribute to children's general health and sports performance.

Assessing the Impact of SNAP-Ed: A Comprehensive Evaluation Framework for Healthy Living Promotion in the United States

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) plays a crucial role in promoting healthy food choices and physically active lifestyles among low-income populations. This article proposes a comprehensive evaluation framework for SNAP-Ed initiatives to assess the program's reach, implementation, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness. The framework incorporates key components such as needs assessment, process evaluation, outcome evaluation, and economic evaluation. By integrating various data sources and methods, the proposed framework enables a holistic understanding of the program's strengths, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. It emphasizes the importance of rigorous evaluation methods to measure the impact of SNAP-Ed interventions on nutrition knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and overall health outcomes. The framework aims to provide a structured approach for SNAP-Ed Implementing Agencies to demonstrate the program's effectiveness and guide decision-making for continuous improvement.

Culinary Medicine and Teaching Kitchens: Dietitians Leading Innovative Nutrition Training for Physicians.

The objective of this evaluation was to determine the impact of a pop-up Teaching Kitchen (TK) at a national cardiovascular conference. The 60-minute session was hosted in a hotel conference room and led by two registered dietitians. Participants prepared 12 recipes, enjoyed a family-style meal, and explored nutrition behaviour change strategies for patients. Using Likert-scaled and open-ended questions, pre-/post-online surveys assessed change in perceived nutrition counselling skills, attitudes, and confidence; post-survey also assessed effectiveness of session components and further training needs. Pre-survey response was 72% (18/25). Twenty-one participants attended the event (14 pre-registrants, six from waitlist, and five drop-ins); 81% completed the post-survey. Positive shifts were reported in nutrition competence, particularly attitudes towards using recipes in nutrition counselling, and increased skills and confidence discussing eating on a budget and SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) goal setting with patients. Components of the TK session that enhanced nutrition competence were key patient messages and the shared meal. Preparing and eating together in a hands-on format was most enjoyable. Promoting healthy eating behaviours requires understanding the complexity of individual and societal food literacy. With high physician interest, dietitians are well positioned to deliver culinary medicine interventions and support physicians' confidence in health promotion and chronic disease prevention and management.

A Study on the Assessment of Nutritional Attitude among the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students at an Indian Pharmacy College

A Study on the Assessment of Nutritional Attitude among the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students at an Indian Pharmacy College

Advancing nutrition knowledge, skills, and attitudes in medical education and training: key themes and recommendations from the 2023 Summit

The incorporation of comprehensive nutrition education into medical education and training is essential for equipping physicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance patient health and outcomes. However, a deficiency in nutrition education persists in medical education, rendering physicians ill-prepared to address the vital role of nutrition in health and disease. This article summarizes the key themes and recommendations generated during the Summit on Medical Education in Nutrition, hosted in March 2023 by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in collaboration with American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and Association of American Medical Colleges.

The effect of sustainable food literacy education on primary school nutrition attitudes and behaviours

The effect of sustainable food literacy education on primary school nutrition attitudes and behaviours

Identification of knowledge, attitudes and practices in feeding children with cancer in two shelters in Bogotá

Introduction: In the population diagnosed with cancer, challenges arise for their adequate nutrition, especially during treatment and in the later stages. Thus, identifying the nutritional knowledge, attitudes and practices of children and their parents during illness and treatment is very useful for proposing solutions to difficulties in feeding that may arise. Objective: Identify knowledge, attitudes and practices related to food by parents, caregivers and chil- dren with cancer in two foster homes located in Bogotá, Colombia. Methodology: For this, focus groups were carried out in which specialists, parents and children participated; in ad- dition, the questionnaire designed and validated by the Food and Nutrition Organization of the United Nations was adjusted and applied for the evaluation of knowledge, attitudes and practices in nutrition, later the data were analyzed with a software (NVivo). Results: It was found that children and guardians recognize and practice good habits for nutritional status, although for a third of them it may be difficult to comply with some of them, either due to lack of knowledge, economic condition, myths or beliefs. Conclusion: Information, educa- tion and communication interventions are required along with strategies that allow healthy eating and overcoming challenges and symptoms during illness and treatment, especially in the outpatient stage or when being discharged and returning to their homes.

Access to nutrition advice and knowledge, attitudes and practices of pregnant women in Ireland: A cross-sectional study.

Healthy nutritional status, appropriate gestational weight gain and a balanced diet are important predictors of perinatal health outcomes. However, gaps exist in the translation of nutrition recommendations into dietary practices of women before and during pregnancy. The present study explored the relationship between access to nutrition advice, nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices among pregnant women. Pregnant women aged > 18 years in Ireland were eligible to complete a self-administered survey consisting of four subsections (demographics, nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices) delivered online through Qualtrics. In this convenience sample (n = 334,median [interquartile range] gestation, 25.0 [16.0, 34.0] weeks), 85% had at least an honours bachelor degree and 88.9% planned their pregnancy. Two out of five women received nutrition advice during their pregnancy, mostly from a midwife. Based on the percentage of correct answers (of 15 questions), women with previous nutrition education (e.g., school home economics) had better median [interquartile range] nutrition knowledge than those with none (80.0% [66.7, 86.7%] vs. 73.3% [60.0, 80.0%], p < 0.001). Those who received nutrition advice during pregnancy did not score higher than those who did not (73.3% [66.7, 80.0%] vs. 73.3% [66.7, 80.0%], p = 0.6). Over three-quarters of participants considered nutritional supplement use to be very or extremely important. Although 73.6% and 92.4% took supplements prior to and during pregnancy, only 25.7% reported compliance with periconceptional folic acid supplementation guidelines. Half of respondents considered healthy eating during pregnancy as very or extremely important. Access to nutrition advice during pregnancy was inadequate with poor nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices observed. Accessible, evidence-based nutrition education for women prior to and during pregnancy is required.

PENGETAHUAN, SIKAP DAN PRAKTIK GIZI GURU PAUD DIPERBAIKI DENGAN INTERVENSI e-HEALTH PEGIA

Preschool teachers play a crucial role in influencing children's eating patterns at school, which is of utmost importance considering the detrimental impact of malnutrition on preschool children's cognitive abilities. In order to improve preschool teachers' nutrition behavior, it is imperative to provide education on nutritional behavior. One effective approach is implementing nutrition education for teachers through e-Health, which offers numerous advantages such as easier access and wider reach. Therefore, this research aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the Pegia eHealth intervention in improving the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of preschool teachers regarding nutrition. The sample consisted of 24 teachers from eight preschool centers in Purwokerto City, Indonesia. The e-Health intervention was conducted for 12 weeks, and the differences before and after the intervention were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The results showed a significant increase in the median knowledge by 12.00 with an interquartile range (IR) of 14.00, the median attitudes by 10.50 (IR: 8.75), and the median nutrition practices by 7.00 (IR: 3.00) (p-value &lt; 0.05). The Pegia eHealth intervention showed its effectiveness in improving the nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and practices of preschool teachers.

THE RELATIONSHIP OF NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA TOWARDS EATING PATTERNS IkesT MUHAMMADIYAH PALEMBANG STUDENTS

Background: Social Media is online media that supports social interaction. Social media uses web-based technology that turns communication into interactive dialogue. Research objective: To determine the relationship between balanced nutritional knowledge and balanced nutritional attitudes through social media on the eating patterns of Muhammadiyah Palembang Health Sciences and Technology Students. Research Method: This research design uses a Chi-Square approach with quantitative methods. Research Results: The results of statistical tests using the chi square test obtained a value of p=0.006, which means there is a significant relationship between knowledge of balanced nutrition and eating patterns. The results of statistical tests using chi square obtained p=0.005, which means there is a significant relationship between balanced nutritional attitudes and eating patterns. Conclusion: there is a relationship between knowledge of balanced nutrition and attitudes towards students' eating patterns, because the higher a person's knowledge and attitude towards eating, the better their diet.

Food security and dietary diversity patterns amongst female handloom workers: a cross sectional study from Kerala, India

IntroductionThe onset of COVID-19 in December 2019 bought the entire world to a standstill and had a major impact on the social and economic sectors in India. One of the most affected groups in this pandemic has been the female handloom workers.PurposeThe purpose of this study was to assess food security and dietary diversity amongst female handloom workers in Kerala.MethodsAfter obtaining informed consent, data was collected from 140 respondents working in handloom cooperative societies across Ernakulum, Kerala. Data regarding the food security and dietary diversity status of female handloom workers were collected using the validated Household Food Insecurity Access Scale and the Individual Dietary Diversity Scale respectively. Descriptive statistics was used to calculate the mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentage while the independent t-test and Chi-Square test were used to compare means and examine the relationship between continuous and categorical variables respectively.ResultsThe mean age of the respondents was reported to be 53.69 ± 8.39. Majority of the respondents (91.4%) had co-morbidities with the most prevalent one being occupational hazards (45.7%). 96.4% and 53.5% of respondents were found to be food insecure and have poor dietary diversity respectively. In unadjusted analyses, statistical relationships were found between several variables and food security status, like milk and milk products (p = 0.045), flesh meats (p = 0.007), and history of disease and limited variety of foods due to lack of resources (p = 0.003). A strong relationship was also established between receiving extra rations through the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana and food security status (p = 0.002).ConclusionThe results revealed the bleak state of nutrition in the community. Further research into their nutritional knowledge, attitudes and practices needs to be carried out to recognize efficient variables for comparison from an Indian context.

Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, and Lifestyle Practices That May Lead to Breast Cancer Risk Reduction among Female University Students in Lebanon.

Research has identified both nonmodifiable and modifiable risk factors for breast cancer (BC), with accumulating evidence showing that adopting adequate dietary practices could decrease the risk of this disease. This study aimed to assess nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and lifestyle practices (KAP) that may lead to BC risk reduction among female university students in Lebanon and examine the determinants of their practices. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a convenience sampling method, comprising 356 (response rate: 71.2%) female students at the American University of Beirut aged 18 to 25 years with no history of BC. Participants completed a pre-tested questionnaire addressing the objectives of the study. The modified Bloom's cut-off of 75% was used to categorize knowledge and practice scores as poor or good and attitudes as negative or positive. Large proportions of students had poor knowledge (68.3%), negative attitudes (65.4%), and poor practices (98.0%) scores. Pursuing a health-related major and having a higher GPA were associated with better knowledge and attitudes while being older and having a lower degree of stress were associated with positive attitudes only. Having a lower body mass index (BMI) was associated with better practice scores. Better knowledge significantly predicted higher intake of fruits and vegetables. Overall knowledge and attitudes were significantly correlated with each other, but neither was significantly correlated with overall practice. These findings underscore the importance of implementing public health programs geared towards improving nutrition KAP that may lead to BC risk reduction.

Nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of Greek menopausal women.

Nutritional guidelines for postmenopausal women differ. This study aimed to assess postmenopausal women's knowledge, beliefs, and practices regarding nutrition during menopause and their dietary habits. This cross-sectional study was conducted in a menopause clinic, and data from 105 women were analyzed. A nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions (KAP) questionnaire was designed, structured, and piloted before implementation, based on the Hellenic dietary guidelines. International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Greek version, MedDietScore, and Menopause-specific Quality of Life questionnaires were administered. The mean ± SD age of the women was 56.9 ± 4.6 years. The mean ± SD KAP score was 12.2 ± 3.5. Those who lived in rural areas had lower KAP scores than those who lived in urban areas ( P = 0.004). Of all the women, 74.5% knew the Mediterranean diet pyramid, whereas 9.8% knew the Hellenic dietary guidelines. Women who had read the guidelines showed better knowledge of Mediterranean diet food groups (Pearson, 0.309; P = 0.039). Knowledge of dairy services was correlated with consumption of dairy products ( P = 0.002). Furthermore, 76.4% were willing to participate in nutrition education programs. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire score was positively correlated with years of smoking ( P = 0.002). Physical activity correlated with adherence to the Mediterranean diet ( P = 0.044). The majority of postmenopausal Greek women in this study were unaware of the Hellenic dietary guidelines. In general, women's knowledge of nutrition during menopause was moderate. Greek postmenopausal women are willing to participate in nutrition education programs, which should raise awareness of healthy lifestyles through nutrition, exercise, and smoking cessation.

PENGARUH KONSELING GIZI PADA IBU TERHADAP ASUPAN ZAT GIZI DAN STATUS GIZI BADUTA STUNTING

The problem of stunting occurs because children are malnourished during 1000 days of life, characterized by shorter height compared to children of the same age. Various factors cause stunting, and lack of maternal nutritional knowledge can affect maternal nutritional behavior in improper feeding. Nutrition counseling interventions were carried out for mothers so that changes in maternal nutritional behavior occur for the better. This study aimed to analyze the effect of nutrition counseling on maternal nutrition knowledge and attitudes, nutrient intake, and nutritional status of stunted toddlers. This study used a randomized control trial, which was located in 5 health centers including Puskesmas Kedungkandang, Arjuno, Ciptomulyo, Dinoyo, and Polowijen Malang City, in June-August 2023. Respondents were mothers of stunted children aged 6-24 months. The number of respondents in the treatment and control groups was 44 people each group. Statistical analysis used was the Paired Sample T-test, Wilcoxon Test, Independent Sample T-test, and Mann-Whitney U test. There was a significant difference in the mean between the two groups on nutritional knowledge (p=0.000), respondents' attitudes (p=0.000), nutrient intake of energy (p=0.000), carbohydrate (p=0.021), and protein (p=0.000), and nutrition status of stunted toddlers (p=0.000). Nutrition counseling can improve nutrition knowledge, maternal attitudes, nutrient intake energy, carbohydrates, and protein, and nutrition status of stunted toddlers.

A Comprehensive Analysis of Sports Nutrition Knowledge and Diet Diversity Among South Indian Athletes

Purpose. Athletes can benefit greatly from having knowledge about sports nutrition. However, there are limited studies on athletes' nutritional knowledge and dietary habits in South India. This study aims to assess the athletes' sports nutrition knowledge, analyse their dietary practices and attitudes, and the dietary diversity score. Material &amp; Methods. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in selected areas of Chengalpattu district in Tamil Nadu. Eighty-five athletes aged 10-18 training in different sports academies were interviewed individually using a validated questionnaire to analyse their sports nutrition knowledge, attitude and dietary practices. Results. The results showed that only 4.7% of the athletes had adequate nutritional knowledge of over 60%. The mean overall knowledge score was 40.2%, with athletes being most knowledgeable about protein and its sources (mean score of 67.9%), but less aware of carbohydrate and fat sources and recommendations (mean score of 15.08% and 14.01%, respectively). The mean score for attitude and dietary practices were 64.4 and 59.5 respectively. A strong and positive correlation was found between the level of nutritional knowledge and attitude (p=0.0001). Additionally, we found that the occupation of parents and the monthly income of the family were significantly associated with the athletes' nutritional knowledge. Majority of athletes (74.1%) of the athletes had an adequate dietary diversity score (DDS) of ≥ 5, and 25.9% of the athletes had a DDS of ≤ 4. Conclusions. Nutritional educational interventions at the grass root level can potentially improve athletes' knowledge, dietary practices and sports performance in the future. It is crucial to identify and address knowledge gaps, and use technology to monitor and motivate athletes towards consistency in implementing their knowledge.

Attitude towards healthy nutrition and mental toughness: a study of taekwondo athletes.

Healthy nutrition is widely considered the cornerstone of optimal athletic performance, both physically and mentally. This study investigates the critical role of healthy nutrition in shaping the physical and mental performance of athletes, with a specific focus on taekwondo. This research aims to explore the potential relationship between taekwondo athletes' attitudes towards healthy nutrition and their mental toughness. The research group comprised 276 active and licensed taekwondo athletes who voluntarily participated in the study (Age M = 17.18 ± SD = 7.13, N = 125 women, N = 151 men). Ethical approval for the research was obtained prior to the commencement of the study. Data collection instruments included the Healthy Nutrition Attitude Scale, Mental Toughness Scale, and a personal information form. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to confirm the validity and reliability of the scales. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis were performed to explore the relationship between the variables within the research model. The correlation analysis identified two significant, positive, and moderate correlations: (1) between knowledge about nutrition and mental toughness (r = 0.626) and (2) between positive nutrition and mental toughness (r = 0.672). The regression analysis revealed that both knowledge about nutrition (β = 0.360) and positive nutrition (β = 0.461) significantly contribute to mental toughness. The findings suggest that as athletes' knowledge of nutrition expands and their attitudes towards healthy eating become more positive, their mental toughness also appears to improve. These results are both important and original, adding significant new insights to the existing research landscape.

Enhancing the stability of mung bean-based milk: Insights from protein characteristics and raw material selection

Plant-based milk (PBM) alternatives are gaining popularity worldwide as the change of consumers' nutritional habits and health attitudes. Mung beans, recognized for their nutritional value, have gained attention as potential ingredients for PBM. Nevertheless, mung bean-based milk (MBM) faces instability issues common to other plant-based milks. This study investigated the factors influencing MBM stability focusing on raw materials. We selected 6 out of 20 varieties based on their MBM centrifugation sedimentation rates, representing both stable and unstable MBM. Stable MBM exhibited distinct advantages, including reduced separation rate, smaller particle size, lower viscosity, fewer protein aggregates, higher soluble protein content, and increased consumer acceptance. Major nutritional components such as protein, starch, and lipids were not significant different between stable and unstable MBM varieties. The pivotal distinction may lay in the protein properties and composition. Stable MBM varieties exhibited significantly improved protein solubility and emulsion stability, along with elevated concentrations of legume-like acidic subunits, basic 7S proteins, and 28 kDa and 26 kDa vicilin-like subunits. The increasement of these proteins likely contributed to the improvement in protein characteristics that affect MBM stability. These findings offer valuable insights for raw material selection and guidance for future mung bean breeding to enhance mung bean milk production.

Investigation of the healthy nutrition attitude and nutritional literacy level of university students receiving health education

BACKGROUND: A healthy and quality lifestyle is built upon the fundamental pillars of healthy nutrition, quality sleep, physical activity, and stress management. OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to examine the attitudes towards healthy eating and nutrition literacy knowledge levels of university students who have received health education. METHODS: The study sample consisted of 295 students who were studying in the field of health sciences. The study includes questions from three separate sections. The first section contains a socio-demographic characteristics form, the second section contains the Healthy Nutrition Attitude Scale (ASHN), and the third section contains the Nutrition Literacy Scala (NLS). RESULTS: The mean ASHN score of our study was 71.38±11.7, while the mean NLS score was 19.80±4.2. When our scale scores were categorized, the ASHN score was found to be high, while the NLS score was borderline. A positive significant relationship was found between the scale score averages of ASHN and NLS. As students’ scores on healthy eating attitudes increase, it has been observed that their nutrition literacy scores also increase. CONCLUSIONS: We can say that health education is important in developing healthy eating habits among university students.