Level Of Nutrition Knowledge Research Articles

FİZYOTERAPİ ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN BESLENME BİLGİ, ALIŞKANLIK VE DAVRANIŞLARI İLE İLİŞKİLİ FAKTÖRLER

The study was carried out to determine the nutritional knowledge levels, habits, behaviors and related factors of the physiotherapy and rehabilitation department students. 220 students (female:149, male:71) studying at the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department participated in the study voluntarily. A questionnaire including demographic questions such as age, gender, body mass index and habits, as well as questions evaluating nutritional information, habits and behaviors, was applied to the participants. Nutritional habits and behavior and the mother's profession (p=0.021), smoking (p=0.009), the amount of cigarettes smoked (p=0.012), the amount of alcohol (p=0.036) and regular sports/physical activity (p=0.000), a significant relationship was found. A significant relation was found between nutritional knowledge level and maternal profession (p=0.031) and regular sports/physical activity (p=0.026). In addition, a significant relationship was found between nutritional knowledge levels and nutritional habits and behaviors (p=0.000). Effective and continuous nutrition education is required for the taught knowledge to be transformed into behavior; habits are thought to be effective on nutritional habits and behaviors. Increasing the number of studies to be carried out in this area will contribute to the establishment of standardizations for improving nutrition education.

Assessment of Food Security Status and the Determinants of Food Security in Selected Households from Coastal Area of Noakhali, Bangladesh

Background: Household food insecurity means that people either do not have access or unable to purchasefood. In either case, they had to suffer from hunger and poverty. Food security is an important determinant tofulfill sustainable development goals. This study aims at determining the food security status and determinantsof food insecurity in selected households from the coastal belt region of the Noakhali district, Bangladesh.Methods: A purposive sampling technique was employed for this cross-sectional study to select households.They were interviewed using a structured questionnaire in order to determine socioeconomic status andnutritional knowledge. Household Food Insecurity Access Scale was used to determine food insecurity.Results: Our study findings indicated that the majority of households (90.33%) were food secure. Thestudy also revealed that the respondent’s level of education, level of nutritional knowledge, and level ofmonthly income are vital variables that have a significant correlation with food security in their households.However, the respondent’s age, gender did not have any significant correlation with food security. Havingpoor nutritional knowledge (OR=1.604, 95% CI=1.1,87.4) and lower-income level (OR= 7.636, 95%CI=1.14-51.18) have significantly increased the risk of food insecurity. Conclusion: Although food securitystatus is satisfactory, policies should be set up to support nutrition education as well as micronutrient intaketo achieve nutritional security.

Mothers' Nutrition Knowledge Is Unlikely to Be Related to Adolescents' Habitual Nutrient Intake Inadequacy in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Study of Japanese Junior High School Students.

Dietary habits in adolescence persist into adulthood; thus, it is important to identify the factors that influence adolescent diet and establish a healthy diet. This study aimed to examine the association between mothers’ nutrition knowledge and their children’s nutrient intake inadequacy among Japanese junior high school student–mother dyads. The participants were 288 students and their mothers. Data regarding mothers’ nutrition knowledge were obtained using a validated, self-administered general nutrition knowledge questionnaire for Japanese adults (JGNKQ). Participants were categorised into two groups according to the mothers’ total JGNKQ scores. Adolescents’ dietary habits during the preceding month were assessed using a brief self-administered diet history questionnaire. Inadequacy of each nutrient intake was assessed using the cut-point method, which showed that 14 nutrients were below “estimated average requirement (EAR)” and five nutrients were outside the range of “tentative dietary goal to prevent lifestyle-related diseases (DG)”. In the habitual daily nutrient intakes and the proportion of nutrient intake inadequacy of the students, no differences were observed according to mother’s nutritional knowledge level. Our findings suggest that mothers’ nutrition knowledge may not be directly associated with adolescents’ nutrient intake among Japanese junior high school student–mother dyads.

Nutritional knowledge and nutritional status amongst university students

Nutrition knowledge is defined as knowledge of concepts and process related to nutrition and health. It includes knowledge of diet and health, diet and disease, foods representing major source of nutrients, dietary guidelines and recommendations. It plays an important role in raising awareness and ultimately health of society. The study was conducted among 60 students (30 boys and 30 girls) from all colleges of RPCAU who were residing in University hostel and studying in seventh semester. In order to extract relevant information a schedule was developed for personal interview. It was pretested before the start of the research work. For testing the nutritional knowledge, 138 questions related to nutrition impacting health were asked through developed interview schedule. To assess the nutritional status anthropometric and clinical examination were evaluated by personal meeting. Haemoglobin level was estimated by Sahli?s method through expert lab technician. Significant difference in the knowledge level between boys and girls was observed. Knowledge level of girls was better in comparison to boys. Majority of both boys (86.66%) and girls (63.33%) were within normal BMI range. Among girls there was the case of underweight (23.33%) and overweight (13.34%). Though the percentage of underweight and overweight was opposite to the girls among boys, still there was a vast difference between underweight percentage of girls (23.33%) and boys(3.33%). majority of male and females students (28.33 & 26.66 %) having haemoglobin level in the range of 10-12g/dl followed by 21.66 percent of male comes in the range of 12-16g/dl. In case of female students, 21.66 percent having haemoglobin level in the range of 8-10g/dl and 1.66 percent in the range of 6-8g/dl. Correlation was found between nutritional knowledge and haemoglobin level of the students. Boys were having less nutrition knowledge that clearly showed negative impact on their health. Hence, it recommended that the knowledge of

P81 Development and Reliability Testing of a Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire for Australian Children (CNK-AU)

<h3>Background</h3> Increased nutrition knowledge is related to better eating behavior. However, internationally, there are few reliable and validated tools to measure the nutrition knowledge of children, and a tool aimed at Australian children is lacking entirely. <h3>Objective</h3> Developing a valid and reliable tool that can be used by practitioners and researchers to assess children's level of nutrition knowledge. <h3>Study Design, Setting, Participants</h3> A team of nutrition and education experts developed a nutrition knowledge survey for Australian children aged 8-12 years, based on an existing and validated Belgian survey. The questions were translated and adapted to confirm with Australian culture and governmental recommendations. It consists of 8 nutrition-related categories: ‘healthy choices', ‘portion and serve sizes', ‘balanced meals', ‘nutrition labels', ‘nutrient functions' and food- ‘sources', ‘safety' and ‘categories'. Year 5 and 6 students (n = 94, age = 10.9, SD = 0.76) at a primary school in Newcastle, Australia were recruited and completed the nutrition knowledge survey twice, with one week in between. The questionnaire was filled out online, using an Android tablet. Teachers were asked not to teach any nutrition between the measurements. <h3>Measurable Outcome/Analysis</h3> Item analysis showed varied item difficulty and discrimination. The interrater reliability per item between T0 and T1, was moderate to substantial for the majority of the items (mean κ = 0.50, SD = 0.21). Test retests showed a significant correlation for the total score (r = .756) and all categories except ‘Portion and serve sizes' (‘healthy choices' [r = .616], ‘balanced meals' [r = .585], ‘nutrition labels' [r = .595], ‘nutrient functions' [r = .582] and food- ‘sources' [r = .455], ‘safety' [r = .502] and ‘categories' [r = .825]). <h3>Conclusions</h3> The CNK-AU was found to be a practical and reliable tool for measuring Australian children's nutrition knowledge. The tool may be useful in future work to determine the effectiveness of educational interventions and can be adapted to other cultures.

P8 Successful Reintroduction of Landrace Orange Maize in Rural Malawi is not Dependent on Understanding Nutritional Advantages

<h3>Background</h3> Orange maize, rich in carotenoids, is a possible sustainable solution for combating Vitamin A deficiency and reducing dependence on fortification. The ProFarmer project in Malawi has successfully re-introduced landrace orange maize (MW5021) to replace or complement white hybrid varieties in over 2000 farms. <h3>Objectives</h3> This study was designed to determine the acceptability of foods made with orange maize in children and to assess the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors (KAB) of women in farming families that currently grow orange maize. <h3>Study Design, Setting, Participants</h3> Organoleptic evaluation of white and orange maize food products was carried out in school age children (n=160) of ProFarmer families living in the Dedza and Thyolo Districts. Additionally, a cross sectional study was completed in female household members (n=336) living on farms that produce orange maize. Participants were interviewed regarding reintroduction of orange maize and diet quality was assessed. <h3>Measurable Outcome/Analysis</h3> Acceptability of orange maize food products was determined using a 7-point hedonic scale. Women's responses to questionnaires were used to determine nutritional knowledge regarding orange maize. A Minimum Dietary Diversity questionnaire (MDD-W) evaluated diet adequacy. Independent t tests and Chi square tests were performed where appropriate. <h3>Results</h3> Organoleptic testing of orange maize porridges by children indicated high levels of acceptance. Survey results showed positive attitudes towards the orange maize with 75-85% of households consuming the product. However, only 32% of the women understood its nutritional benefits. Dietary Diversity scores, a proxy for nutrient adequacy, were low with only 34% of women consuming a sufficiently diverse diet. <h3>Conclusions</h3> Despite low levels of nutritional knowledge, landrace orange maize is well accepted by both children and adults in rural Malawi and is an option for increasing dietary sources of provitamin A. Nutrition education emphasizing the advantages of eating carotenoid-rich foods and expanding diet diversity are recommended.

Food and Nutrition-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Reproductive-Age Women in Marginalized Areas in Sri Lanka.

Nutrient deficiencies are a public health problem in Sri Lanka. Achieving food security is a major challenge due to unhealthy eating patterns. The nutritional status of a woman and her knowledge is a powerful indicator of the nutritional security of her children and household food security. Nutrition-related knowledge and attitude are necessary for dietary changes towards a healthier dietary pattern. For that reason, food and nutrition-related Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) is one of the key factors to achieving household food and nutritional security. The main objective of this study is to assess the food and nutrition-related KAP among reproductive-age women and understanding of household food and nutritional security in Sri Lanka as an example for marginalized societies. Thus, a cross-sectional survey was conducted using the KAP model questionnaire administered on 400 reproductive age women (18–49 Years) in marginalized areas in Sri Lanka. Data were collected using a random sampling method. The research results clearly showed that the reproductive age women have a low level of nutritional knowledge in the areas being investigated. Most women have a positive attitude towards receiving nutritional knowledge but have low-level practice about a healthy diet. Furthermore, knowledge, practices, and attitudes of women largely affect their BMI status, as well as household food security. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the influential factors. There was a highly significant positive correlation between nutritional knowledge, attitude score, and BMI level and a significant difference was found in the area, age, family size, monthly income, educational level, attitudes towards nutrition, food and nutrition practices across the reproductive women (R2: 467, p < 0.01). The research results showed that KAP largely determines women’s nutrition and household food security. Based on the results of this research, there is a need to enhance nutritional education in reproductive-age women in marginalized areas in Sri Lanka.

Association Between Nutrition Social Behavior Change Communication and Improved Caregiver Health and Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in Rural Tanzania

Abstract Objectives Efforts to improve infant and young child (IYC) feeding practices include the use of nutrition social behaviour change communication (SBCC) among caregivers of children under 5y. We assessed the association between monthly participation in community-level nutrition group meetings on caregiver health and nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs). Methods Data from community-based cross-sectional survey conducted in Eastern and Southern Highland Zones of Tanzania, were used. Indices were developed for caregivers’ knowledge on nutrition, health-and-childcare, household and young child dietary diversity, and vitamin A intakes. Impact of the number of nutrition meeting attendance on caregiver knowledge and practices scores were examined using multiple regression analyses controlling for potential caregiver socio-demographic confounders such as maternal age, marital status, education, employment, household size, and household wealth index. Results Out of 547 caregivers surveyed, 49.7% attended nutrition group meetings and received information on nutrition SBCC while 50.3% did not. Overall, 28% of participating women had a moderate level of nutrition knowledge, 62% had high level of vitamin A knowledge, and 57% had high level of health-and-childcare knowledge. Participation in nutrition group meetings was significantly associated with health-and-childcare knowledge score, household and young child dietary diversity scores, and household and young child vitamin A intake; magnitude of the associations were greater for caregivers who attended at least four meetings. Conclusions Our findings emphasize the need for programmes that seek to address the issues present in the use of nutrition SBCC at community level to improve maternal/caregiver KAPs and subsequently to improve nutrition status of infant and young children. Funding Sources UKAID.

CHARACTERISTICS OF MOTHERS AND STUNTING TODDLERS IN PEKUNCEN VILLAGE, WIRADESA, PEKALONGAN, INDONESIA

Background: Stunting is the condition of short stature due to abnormal growth caused by a severe malnutrition problem that needs attention. Stunting can cause health problems, decrease productivity, and trigger poverty in the future. This study aims to determine the characteristics of mothers and stunting toddlers in Pekuncen village Wiradesa Pekalongan District, Central Java, Indonesia.Methods: The study was conducted in Pekuncen village in the Wiradesa subdistrict of the Pekalongan District. The retrospective design was used in this study. Respondent was recruited using total sampling techniques. A set of questionnaires was employed to collect the data among 35 respondents, which is the mothers of stunting toddler.Results: The results showed most of the respondents (82.7%) hold basic education level. 77.1% of respondents have family income &lt; regional minimum salary of Pekalongan District. More than half of respondents (68.6%) have less nutrition knowledge. No mothers have good nutrition knowledge. Less than half (42.9%) provide parenting democratic type of feeding, and there are still 14.3% of mothers giving the neglect parenting feeding type. While the characteristics of stunting toddlers are 68.6% female, 37.1% aged 3-4 years, 28.6% aged 1-3 years, 42.9% do not get exclusive breastfeeding, and 88.6% have a history of normal born weight.Conclusions: Stunting toddler in Pekuncen village Wiradesa, Pekalongan was associated with a parent who has elementary education, family income less than the Regional Minimum Salary. Most of them have less nutrition knowledge level, and almost half of them provide parenting with the democratic type of feeding. While the characteristics of stunting toddlers were the majority of women, and nearly half do not get exclusive breastfeeding, and most have a normal birth weight history. We suggest that related parties should collaborate to reduce stunting prevalence based on the characteristics of mothers and stunting toddlers.

Healthy eating in pregnancy, education for midwives: A pre-post intervention study.

INTRODUCTIONMidwives have an important role in providing education in healthy eating to pregnant women, which is essential for maternal and foetal health and wellbeing. Importantly, midwives require continual professional development to ensure they provide up-to-date education.METHODSA pre-post intervention study utilised a purpose-designed questionnaire to collect data at three time points. Forty-four midwives completed the pre education questionnaire, 29 of these midwives attended the education intervention (workshop/webinar) and completed the immediately after questionnaire. Nineteen midwives then completed a questionnaire at 6–8 weeks follow-up. The study aimed to evaluate midwives’ knowledge and level of confidence to discuss healthy eating in pregnancy.RESULTSEducation in healthy eating improved midwives’ knowledge and level of confidence, which were maintained for six to eight weeks. The mean difference of total scores on knowledge and confidence between pre and immediately after education questionnaires showed a statistically significant improvement in nutrition knowledge (4.93 ± 1.62 vs 7.55 ± 1.55; p<0.001) and confidence level (22.05 ± 6.87 vs 31.48 ± 7.47; p<0.001). In terms of the mode of education, there was a significant increase in total knowledge scores for midwives who attended a workshop compared to a webinar.CONCLUSIONSOverall, healthy eating education improved midwives’ knowledge and confidence immediately after receiving education and also at 6–8 weeks follow-up. This study is unique as it evaluated midwives’ knowledge and level of confidence at 6–8 weeks post education. This study concludes that midwives benefited from receiving further knowledge on cultural food choices, eating behaviours, and dental care.

Validation of a revised General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire for Australia.

This study aimed to validate a nutrition knowledge questionnaire appropriate for use in Australia. Nutrition knowledge is essential in establishing and maintaining strategies that reduce the burden of disease and promote wellbeing. The General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire (GNKQ) was developed in the United Kingdom in 1999 and validated for Australia in 2008. Changes in national nutrition recommendations and food availability prompted the redevelopment and revalidation of the UK questionnaire in 2016. However, the Australian questionnaire had not been subsequently updated. Australia. Content validity was determined using a sample of academic dietitians in Australia (n 8). Face validity was undertaken with retail employees (n 11) whose highest level of education was secondary school. Ninety-three undergraduate nutrition and engineering students at Queensland University of Technology completed the questionnaire for construct validity, and nineteen students were contacted a week later for test-retest reliability. In the 117-scored questionnaire, nutrition students scored consistently higher in each of the four sections and overall (87 %, M 102, IQR 95,107) compared with engineering students (77 %, M 82, IQR 76, 87·25, P < 0·01). Internal reliability of the questionnaire was high (α = 0·92) as was test-retest reliability (rs = 0·96, ICC2,1 = 0·99). AUS-R NKQ determined significant differences between individuals with known higher levels of nutrition knowledge and obtained high validity, reliability and consistency within an Australian sample. AUS-R NKQ refined through this research is valid and would be an appropriate questionnaire for assessing the effectiveness of nutrition knowledge-based interventions for public health programmes, clinicians and researchers.

An assessment on the level of nutritional knowledge among undergraduate students in Edo state

This study investigated the level of nutritional knowledge among undergraduate students in Edo state. Ignorance of the nutritional value of food is widespread especially in the rapidly growing urban populations, undergraduate students are not left out. Ignorance of nutritional value lead to faulty food selection which can result to obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and stroke latter of life. The sample size comprised of three hundred and ninety-seven (397) undergraduate students in Edo state. Random sampling technique was used in selecting the respondents for the study. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Data was analyzed using mean and standard deviation, while t- test was used to analyze the two (2) research questions of the study. Findings revealed that more than half of the respondents have medium level of nutritional knowledge while less than half of the respondents have high level of nutritional knowledge. Further results revealed that both male and female students had equal level of nutritional knowledge. Based on the findings, the researchers concluded that both male and female undergraduate student do not have equal level of nutritional knowledge. Also, most undergraduate students do not have adequate nutritional knowledge. The researchers recommended amongst others that the Government should enlighten the public regularly on good nutrition through media. Students should eat more of natural foods and avoid processed foods. In general, students should consume balanced diet to enable them achieve their academic goal.

An evaluation of nutritional knowledge levels, nutritional intake, and anthropometric features of Northern Cyprus professional football players

An evaluation of nutritional knowledge levels, nutritional intake, and anthropometric features of Northern Cyprus professional football players

Nutrition Education in the Australian New South Wales Primary School Curriculum: Knowledge and Attitudes of Students and Parents.

In NSW, Australia, the views of primary-school aged children and their parents in regard to the importance of nutrition education at school are unclear. The aim of the current study was to explore children’s knowledge of nutrition and eating habits and to identify gaps that future school nutrition education programs could target. Students aged 9 to 12 years and their parents (n = 21 dyads) were invited to participate in semi-structured interviews, complete a nutrition knowledge questionnaire, and perform a “healthy-unhealthy” food sorting task in a University food laboratory. Among the children, nutrition knowledge scores concerning “serves & portions” of common foods were lowest, identifying a gap in knowledge related to portion size. All children categorized fruits, vegetables, cola, and water correctly as “healthy” or “unhealthy” in the sorting task, but not for the sausage and muesli bar, suggesting that further support categorising processed foods may be needed. The interviews indicated that parents do actively try to teach their children about nutrition, although they reported feeling uncertain about their own level of nutrition knowledge. Children and parents indicated that there is very little nutrition education in school and more is needed. This research could be used to inform future curriculum components related to nutrition education for primary school children.

Determinants of nutritional knowledge, attitude, and practice among southwestern Iranian households: A community-based study

Malnutrition is generally due to a lack of nutritional information rather than food deficiency. Therefore, the current knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) of the target audience should be evaluated to eliminate malnutrition. However, KAP varies across demographic status and socioeconomic status (SES). The associations of nutritional KAP with demographic and socioeconomic variables were evaluated among households living in urban and rural areas of southwestern Iran. A cross-sectional, population-based study was conducted on 842 household heads (492 urban and 350 rural) using a standardized NUTRIKAP Household Questionnaire. The data evaluating nutritional KAP as well as demographic and socioeconomic information were obtained using a multi-stage cluster sampling method. SES score was also computed. Urban households had a higher level of nutritional knowledge (p < 0.05) but a lower level of nutritional attitude (p < 0.001) and practice (p < 0.001) compared with the rural ones. Rural households with the poorest quintiles of SES were 0.4 times less likely to have good nutritional knowledge (adjusted odds ratio = 0.4, confidence interval: 0.2, 0.9; p < 0.05), compared with higher quintiles. Households with an over-60-years-old household head had significantly higher nutritional attitude (p < 0.05) and practice (p <0.01) scores than households with younger ones. Households with male household heads had a higher nutritional practice score compared with households with female ones. These results can indicate the role of demographic and socioeconomic determinants in KAP of Iranian households towards the principle of nutrition and can be effective in prioritizing the implementation of nutritional interventions including nutrition education for them.

Effects of patient participation -based dietary intervention on nutritional status for patients with severe burns

Objective To explore the influence of patient participation-based dietary intervention on nutritional status for patients with severe burn. Methods From September 2017 to January 2019, 60 severe burn patients hospitalized in the department of burn and plastic surgery of Qingdao Municipal Hospital were recruited and divided into the experimental group (n=30) and the control group (n=30) according to the random number table method. The control group received a regular diet. While the experimental group received a patient participation-based dietary intervention(PPDI), The wound healing time and the value of nutritional status index, such as height, body mass index(BMI), serum albumin, serum prealbumin, in the two groups on admission, at 2 weeks after intervention, 4 weeks after intervention were compared. The nutritional knowledge questionnaire of burn patients and 3-day diet diary were used for investigation. Results The score of nutritional knowledge showed no significant difference between the two groups before intervention. After intervention, the score of nutritional knowledge in the experimental group was 21.40±2.42, significantly higher than that in the control group (19.00±2.26) (t value was 3.975, P<0.01). For time effect and between-group effect, there were significant difference in serum albumin between two groups (F values were 9.232, 4.651, P<0.05); the time effect and between-group effect of serum prealbumin were statistically significant (F values were 11.592, 6.228, P < 0.05). The wound healing time in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the control group (t value was -3.801, P<0.01). Conclusions Patient participation-based dietary intervention can effectively enhanced the level of nutritional knowledge, improved nutritional status, shortened wound healing time among patients with severe burn. Key words: Burn; Dietary management; Nutritional status

Anthropometric, body composition and behavioural predictors of bioelectrical impedance phase angle in Polish young adults - preliminary results.

Bioimpedance analysis (BIA) phase angle (PhA) is an index of the integrity of cells and cellular membranes. The aim of the study was identification of behavioural and anthropometric predictors of PhA in a group of young adults. A cross-sectional observational study of health behaviours, anthropometric indicators and body composition assessed by the BIA method was conducted in a group of Polish young adults (n=92) aged 18 - 24 (mean - 19.33, STD - 0.915). Behavioural variables included: level of physical activity, eating behaviours and nutritional knowledge. Body composition was analysed by means of BIA phase-sensitive 8-electrode medical SECA mBCA 525 device. The mean PhA value in the examined cohort was 6.38±0.75 (males - 7.22±0.72; females - 6.13±0.57). Males also showed higher statistically significant other body composition indices, excluding fat mass. The multiple regression model, including anthropometric variables and gender, which explained the effect of these variables on PhA, occurred to be significant (p<0.0000) and allowed explanation of the 82.49% of PhA variability. PhA was significantly predicted from body mass index (BMI), absolute fat mass, visceral adipose tissue value, skeletal muscle mass value and gender. The regression model, including behavioural predictors and gender, allowed explanation of the lower percentage of PhA variability (42.75%; p<0.0000) and included general intensity of health behaviours, level of nutritional knowledge, and gender. A regression model which would consider simultaneously anthropometric and behavioural variables could not be constructed. In the examined cohort, anthropometric and body composition variables showed a stronger predictive value with respect to PhA, compared to behavioural variables.

Knowledge and competencies regarding artificial nutrition among ward nurses and doctors: results of a pilot questionnaire

Background: Ward staff often lack basic nutritional knowledge in the care of artificially fed patients. Clinical guidelines and training aim to improve nutritional perceptions and maintain patient safety. Aim: To evaluate the level of nutritional knowledge and competencies among ward staff and improve the standard of teaching available to healthcare professionals. Method: A staff questionnaire was piloted to measure content validity and evaluate study objectives. Nine questions were thought to be essential standards in the care and management of both enteral and parenteral patients. Four multiple-choice and five open-ended questions were used. Results: A 100% response rate was achieved from nine nurses and one doctor. They had been qualified for an average of 3.3 years (range 1–6, median 2), and their nutritional knowledge was defined as acceptable. Conclusion: Guidelines and recommendations were not being implemented, and nutritional care of patients was a low priority. Health professionals need to be more aware of the role of the nutrition support team to prevent role ambiguity.

Nutrition knowledge and consumption of sugar sweetened beverages among high school students in Kenya.

Diet-related health problems are on the rise as a result of high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). Nutrition knowledge enables consumers to make informed decisions on the choice of food to eat. There is a paucity of data on the relationship between nutrition knowledge of Kenyan secondary school students and their SSBs consumption behavior. Therefore, this article is based on nutritional knowledge and SSBs consumption of secondary school students. This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional study design among 249 randomly selected students in form three and four respectively. Probability proportion to size sampling technique was utilized to establish the number of respondents in the various schools. Students were randomly selected in each class till the sample size was achieved. A structured questionnaire was utilized to collect data in the selected schools. Data collected were coded and analyzed using Statistics Package for Social Sciences version 21. Chi-square analysis and binary logistic regression analysis were used to process data. Associations were considered significant at p<0.05. Regression analysis established a strong association between nutritional knowledge and SSBs consumption (p=0.02). Consumption of SSBs was found to be high despite moderate level of nutritional knowledge by majority of the students. There is need for restriction of access to SSBs within and around the school environment in order to reduce intake.

Nutrition Awareness and Oral Health among Dental Patients in Palestine: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Nutrition plays a key role in oral and dental health. Similarly, oral health affects nutrition status and diet intake. Consumption of much cariogenic nutrients such as sugar affects dental and gum health. The awareness of dietary practices that affect the oral health is an essential component in the dental care system. The knowledge of the dietary factors that affect the oral health is a major component in the treatment plan. In this vein, this study was conducted to determine the level of awareness of nutrition information affecting oral health among dental patients who visit the private and university dental clinics in West Bank, Palestine. A total of 169 patients were invited to join the study and signed the consent form. A pretested questionnaire was used to collect the required data which included patients' sociodemographics, medical history, oral care practices, dietary practices, and oral health-related nutritional awareness. Face and content validity were verified, followed by a pilot study to determine the questionnaire reliability alpha, and the data were collected from October to November 2018. The Construct Validation was done using the Rasch measurement model, and the descriptive statistical analysis was done to determine the level of awareness and the difference among the groups using SPSS version 21. The total mean score of the nutrition awareness was (9.3 ± 2.8), with higher level of nutrition awareness among females, and the highest score was 16 out of 17. The good oral health condition was reported among 44%, fair 32%, poor 16%, and bad 10% while excellent oral health was reported among only 5% of the participants. There was no significant relationship between level of nutritional awareness with economic status, level of education, or area of living. For oral health, females showed significantly better oral and gum health levels (p < 0.05). The overall level of nutrition knowledge among the participants is insufficient. These results point to the need for oral health and nutrition educational courses and programs to improve oral and nutritional awareness and knowledge among Palestinian people and dental patients in particular. Improving the dietary habits and oral practices with lifestyle changes should also be encouraged.