Nutritional knowledge in an Italian population of children, pre-adolescents and adolescents

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate general knowledge about nutrition in an Italian population of children, pre-adolescents and adolescents.DesignKnowledge about nutrition-related items such as healthy eating, breakfast, snacks, fast food, beverages, fruits and vegetables, cereals and tubers, meat/fish/legumes/eggs, milk and dairy products, fats and dressings, and sweets was analysed by means of a self-administered questionnaire (QuesCA IT) containing thirty-one questions, that was translated and adapted from a Swiss version (QuesCA) previously used in Geneva and Vaud.SettingNorth of Italy (Bergamo, Milan).SubjectsStudents (n 614) belonging to two different age groups: 9–11 years (GR1) and 12–16 years (GR2).ResultsData analysis showed that nutritional knowledge varied in relation to the age of the participants, increasing in particular in the older group, although this difference was not statistically significant for all the considered items. Nutritional knowledge also varied in relation to the gender of the participants, with females in particular seeming to possess better cognition. For each age group there was poor knowledge about the items healthy diet, snacks, milk and dairy products, meat/fish/legumes/eggs, and fats and dressings. Moreover, the percentage of participants who declared own knowledge as insufficient was higher in GR2 compared with GR1.ConclusionsThe present research demonstrates a lack of knowledge about the main concepts of healthy nutrition both in the youngest and oldest participants of the survey. This evidence, together with the presence of higher self-consciousness in GR2, should be taken into account in specific educational interventions during the school period.

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A Profile of the Organic Produce Consumer

Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis ◽

10.11118/actaun201866041043 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 66 (4) ◽

pp. 1043-1052

Author(s):

Martina Zámková ◽

Martin Prokop ◽

Radek Stolín

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Food Analysis ◽

Categorical Data ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Contingency Tables ◽

Organic Food ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Organic Produce ◽

Milk And Dairy Products

Our paper explores the factors influencing the consumers who buy organic food. Analysis of these factors enabled us to sort the consumers into groups based on their gender, age, education, and other identifiers. Further research then revealed more detailed shopping preferences of each one of those groups. The findings generated recommendations for producers and organic produce vendors on the best way to provide target marketing for different groups of consumers and therefore increase their sales of organic produce and food made from organic produce. Considering the use of categorical data, contingency tables and correspondence maps served as the best representation and processing tools. Data analysis showed that organic produce is most frequently purchased by respondents in the age of 45+ years, who also tend to spend more money for this range of products. At the same time, these would be the respondents, who struggle the most when recognizing organic produce and who have often never seen any advertisement for it. The respondents aged 25 years and less tend to purchase organic produce least frequently; they also often do not care about the origin of organic produce. Almost the same applies to families with multiple children. However, young respondents often grow their own organic produce. There is still a not insignificant percentage of consumers, who consider organic produce to be expensive and who do not believe in their qualities. As it turns out, when it comes to organic produce the respondents purchase most frequently fruits and vegetables, milk and dairy products.

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HYGIENIC ASSESSMENT OF THE FOOD BEHAVIOR OF YOUNGER SCHOOLCHILDREN OF SMOLENSK

ЗДОРОВЬЕ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ И СРЕДА ОБИТАНИЯ - ЗНиСО / PUBLIC HEALTH AND LIFE ENVIRONMENT ◽

10.35627/2219-5238/2019-320-11-38-41 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 38-41

Author(s):

E.А. Tsukareva ◽

А.V. Avchinnikov ◽

I.L. Alimova ◽

D.A. Avchinnikova

Keyword(s):

Healthy Eating ◽

Fast Food ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Physical Development ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Food Sources ◽

Food Behavior ◽

Milk And Dairy Products

A hygienic assessment of the eating habits of younger schoolchildren of Smolensk was carried out. A survey of 307 schoolchildren of 3–4 grades with various parameters of physical development in the field of nutrition and lifestyle was carried out. The respondents’ diet showed: insufficient and irregular consumption of food – sources of animal protein (meat, milk and dairy products, fish), lack of vegetables, popularity of fast-food products, sweets and sweet carbonated drinks. The violations in the diet and the level of motor activity are most pronounced in the group of children with overweight and obesity. The results confirm the need to develop preventive measures aimed at developing a healthy eating culture among schoolchildren.

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SNAP-Ed Intervention to Improve the Nutritional Behavioral Habits in Preschoolers in Washington D.C.

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzaa051_018 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. 721-721

Author(s):

Lillie Monroe-Lord ◽

Hasti Ardekani ◽

Ana Vasquez

Keyword(s):

Nutrition Education ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Educational Interventions ◽

Whole Grains ◽

Fiscal Year ◽

Nutritional Knowledge ◽

Nutritional Education ◽

Assistance Program ◽

Nutrition Assistance

Abstract Objectives The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) offers complementary education programs to improve public health through improving nutritional behavioral habits in preschoolers in Washington D.C. This study examines the influence of the SNAP-Ed program on changing a set of positive nutritional behaviors in preschoolers to encourage healthier eating habits. These nutritional behavioral changes include recognizing, choosing, and consuming nutritious and healthy foods. Methods The SNAP-Ed program implemented nutritional education in 37 preschools, schools, and community centers located in Washington D.C for Fiscal Year 2019. During the program, the nutritional behavior of 1679 children aged 2 to 5 years old was examined before and after educational interventions. Interventions focused on the types and the related benefits of different groups of foods including fruits, vegetables, dairy, and whole grains. Designed questionnaires were filled out by 130 teachers based on their observations of the children's nutritional behavioral habits. Teachers were asked if children had an increase in the amount of food consumption from different groups. Children were also observed for an increase in independently choosing healthier foods. Results The SNAP-Ed program observed a positive change in all questions in comparison to the beginning of the program. According to the questionnaires, there were 75%, 75%, 78%, and 75% increases in the amount of fruits, vegetables, dairy, and whole grains preschoolers consumed, respectively. After the educational interventions, 78% of preschoolers showcased healthy food choices, 76% of them selected fruits and vegetables in the cafeteria and 75% of them brought fruits and vegetables as a healthy snack. Conclusions SNAP-Ed nutrition education positively changed preschoolers’ nutritional knowledge and established healthier eating habits. Further research, done in multiple states, is essential to enhance the knowledge of preschoolers nationwide. More research can also be done to examine how effective nutritional education was between SNAP eligible and non-eligible preschoolers. Funding Sources Congress, through the Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.

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Eating habits of women of childbearing age from Varna, Bulgaria

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.195 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

R Chamova ◽

T Dimitrova

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Dietary Pattern ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Daily Consumption ◽

Milk And Dairy Products

Abstract Background Eating habits of childbearing age women are an important public health determinant. The inappropriate dietary pattern of women in reproductive age leads to deviations in their nutritional status with possible adverse health consequences for them and their offspring. Both malnutrition and over nutrition can adversely affect reproductive abilities of women as well as the course and outcome of a possible pregnancy. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study on dietary habits of 107 women, aged 19 to 42 years, in Varna, Bulgaria between March-December 2019. Exclusion criteria were pregnancy and lactation. A questionnaire was applied composed of questions on diet, dietary pattern, food frequency consumption, and the respondents' physical activity. The results were compared with the National Food Based Dietary Recommendations for Adults in Bulgaria. Data was statistically analysed with SPSS version 19. Results The average age of participants was 25.65 ± 7.48 years. 22.4% of the surveyed women followed no particular diet. 35.5% and 30.8% of the respondents had daily consumption of milk and dairy products respectively. Meat consumption 3-4 times a week was reported by 29.9% of the respondents. Only 1/4 of the respondents consumed fish each week. The relative share of women who did not consume fish was 10.3%. Daily consumption of fruits and vegetables was 42.1% and 57% respectively. Conclusions The majority of the surveyed women does not follow the National recommendations for consumption frequency of milk, dairy products, meat, fish, fruits and vegetables. Respondents who do not consume fish, meat or milk and dairy products are at risk of deficiencies of both micronutrients and macronutrients. It's necessary to raise awareness about healthy eating and associated health risks. Key messages Nutrition of women of childbearing age is an important factor affecting public health. Inadequate dietary habits before conception raises the risk for the course and outcome of pregnancy with consequences for offspring health.

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Food preference for milk and dairy products

Acta Veterinaria Brno ◽

10.2754/avb201483s10s41 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 83 (10) ◽

pp. S41-S44

Author(s):

Zuzana Derflerová Brázdová ◽

Helena Klimusová ◽

Lenka Vorlová ◽

Jindřich Fiala

Keyword(s):

Dairy Products ◽

Large Scale ◽

Dairy Product ◽

Age Groups ◽

Food Preferences ◽

The Elderly ◽

Elderly Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Blue Cheese ◽

Milk And Dairy Products

Milk and dairy products constitute an important source of energy and nutrients for humans. Food preferences may significantly influence the actual consumption (and thus nutrition) of people at the population level. The objective of the present large-scale survey was to specify current preferences for milk and dairy products with regard to age and sex. The study was conducted across the Moravia region, Czech Republic, on a sample of 451 individuals divided into 4 age groups: children, adolescents, young adults, and elderly people. A graphic scale questionnaire was administered, with respondents rating their degree of preference for each food item by drawing a mark on a 35 mm line. Out of the 115 items in the questionnaire, 11 items represented dairy products. Data was analysed by means of a general linear model using IBM SPSS Statistics software. Preference for milk was lower in the elderly group than the other groups (P < 0.01). In children, the most preferred dairy product was cream, which was in contrast with the elderly group. Significant sex differences were only found with low-fat yoghurt (P < 0.01). The overall preference for dairy products (21.6) was lower than the average preference for all foods on the list (22.5). The cross-sectional study revealed intergenerational differences in preferences for specific dairy products, which were most marked in case of cream, processed cheese, blue cheese, and buttermilk. The knowledge of these differences might help promote more focused action at the community level directed at increasing the overall consumption of dairy products in the population.

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Epidemiology of Non-communicable Diseases and Risk factors in South African Adolescents and Youth Living with HIV: Implications for Integrated Prevention

10.21203/rs.3.rs-75447/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Monika Kamkuemah ◽

Blessings Gausi ◽

Tolu Oni

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Fast Food ◽

Vegetable Consumption ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Age Groups ◽

Hiv Care ◽

Nutritional Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Youth Living With Hiv ◽

Living With Hiv

Abstract Background Adolescents and youth living with HIV (AYLHIV) face an elevated NCD risk resulting from HIV, psychosocial challenges and the complications of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study in six primary care facilities to investigate the prevalence of common NCDs and risk factors among AYLHIV in Cape Town, South Africa between March 2019 and January 2020. We collected information on pre-existent and previously unidentified NCDs and risk factors and collected sociodemographic information of adolescents and youth enrolled for primary HIV care. Characteristics between sexes and age groups were compared using parametric or non-parametric statistical tests. Results Three out of four participants were female, and the median age was 20.5 years (IQR 18.9–22.9). More than a quarter were not in education, employment or training (NEET) and 44% were multidimensionally poor. Our results show an existent burden of hypertension (5%) and central obesity (37%) as well as high levels of depression (43%) and psychological distress symptoms (44%). AYLHIV further self-reported high levels of household food insecurity (70%), low fruit and vegetable consumption, high fast-food and sugar-sweetened beverage intake, low nutritional knowledge and insufficient physical activity. Beyond the NCD risk attributable to HIV and ART, these multiple risk factors coupled with early initiation of high-risk behaviours like smoking, alcohol and drug use, further increase risk. Conclusions Our findings highlight the importance of integrated prevention with NCD risk screening as part of HIV care for AYLHIV and the need for early intervention on social, environmental and economic determinants of NCDs targeting adolescents and youth.

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A high prevalence of NCD multimorbidity in South African Adolescents and Youth Living with HIV: Implications for Integrated Prevention

10.21203/rs.3.rs-75447/v2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Monika Kamkuemah ◽

Blessings Gausi ◽

Tolu Oni

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Fast Food ◽

Vegetable Consumption ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Age Groups ◽

Hiv Care ◽

Nutritional Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Youth Living With Hiv ◽

Living With Hiv

Abstract Background: Adolescents and youth living with HIV (AYLHIV) face an elevated NCD risk resulting from HIV, psychosocial challenges and the complications of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in six primary care facilities to investigate the prevalence of common NCDs and risk factors among AYLHIV in Cape Town, South Africa between March 2019 and January 2020. We collected socio-demographic information, ascertained behaviours and knowledge and screened for pre-existent and previously unidentified NCDs and risk factors in adolescents and youth enrolled for primary HIV care. Characteristics between sexes and age groups were compared using parametric or non-parametric statistical tests.Results: Three out of four participants were female, and the median age was 20.5 years (IQR 18.9- 22.9). More than a quarter were not in education, employment or training (NEET) and 44% were multidimensionally poor. Our results show an existent burden of hypertension (5%) and central obesity (37%) as well as high levels of depression (43%) and psychological distress symptoms (44%). AYLHIV further self-reported high levels of household food insecurity (70%), low fruit and vegetable consumption, high fast-food and sugar-sweetened beverage intake, low nutritional knowledge and insufficient physical activity. Beyond the NCD risk attributable to HIV and ART, these multiple risk factors further increase NCD risk. Conclusions: Our findings highlight the importance of integrated prevention with NCD risk screening as part of HIV care for AYLHIV and the need for early intervention on social, environmental and economic determinants of NCDs targeting adolescents and youth.

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Nutritional and health benefit knowledge of milk and dairy products consumption among medical students at Benghazi university

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews ◽

10.30574/wjarr.2021.12.1.0499 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 162-174

Author(s):

Mashallah Mohamed Abdul-Aziz ◽

Aya Abdul-Salam Algomati ◽

Timh Salem Alhasi ◽

Mailud Saad El-Amari ◽

Abdelmetalab Ferjani Tarhuni ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Dairy Product ◽

Health Benefit ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Product Knowledge ◽

Nutritional Knowledge ◽

Poor Knowledge ◽

Dairy Consumption ◽

Milk And Dairy Products

Backgrounds: Milk well- known important source of human nutrition and contain considerable amounts of macro and micronutrients and have enormous health benefit. This study was performed to determine the nutritional knowledge and health benefit knowledge of diary and dairy products consumption among medical students at Benghazi university. Methodology: This a cross section study comprised of 541 students from branches of medical faculties in which 290 female and 251 male. Data were collected by using a semi-constructed questionnaire. Data was analysis by either mean ± SD or frequencies and percentages according to the natural of data. Chi-square test was used at α< 0.05. Results: The result of present work revealed that milk was consumed by one serving a day (53%) (P< 0.05), and among types of milks, whole fat milk significantly consumed (P< 0.05). Our result also shown that dairy products were highly consumed by one serving/day. Furthermore, 65.2 % of the students drink milk with tea (P=0.000). Nutrition knowledge of milk and dairy products reported that students have good knowledge score for nutritional knowledge questions and poor knowledge scores for questions related to health benefit with exception question on oral health (P< 0.05). Even though, the nutritional status of the students reveals that they fall under normal weight categories. However there were abnormal low levels of Hb, vitamin D have been found and abnormal high levels of calcium among male students. Conclusion Dairy consumption among students was relatively higher with good nutritional knowledge of dairy and dairy products consumptions and poor knowledge regarding health benefit. The result of this study suggested that nutritional education program might be in great importance of dairy and dairy product knowledge and benefit. The data of this study needed to be validated in large samples.

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Influencing factors on changes in nutritional behaviour over the life span

Proceedings of The Nutrition Society ◽

10.1017/s0029665120001822 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽

Author(s):

Alexandra Sept

Keyword(s):

Life Span ◽

Everyday Life ◽

Influencing Factors ◽

Fast Food ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Age Groups ◽

Social Dimension ◽

Nutritional Recommendations ◽

Framework Conditions ◽

The Individual

AbstractFrom an early age nutrition is part of everyday life, but the motives of eating change over the life span. The nutrition depends on many factors and is always embedded in an individual and social dimension. Especially life-phase-specific framework conditions and factors play an important role in the daily nutrition. The aim of this project was to find out how different factors affect nutritional behaviour in different age groups.The study was part of the research project “enable - healthy food choices in all stages of life”. In order to examine the factors influencing the nutritional behaviour, focus groups with young women and men, middle-agers and elderly had been implemented. In addition biographical interviews were conducted to gain a deeper insight into the reasons for changing the nutritional behaviour. Thus influencing factors and their weighting could be identified and their mode of action could be linked.For example, changes in the nutritional habits of adolescents could be figured out more accurately. Essential for young adults is the replacement of the parents, which is obtained by moving out of the parental home. An own lifestyle and nutritional style has to be developed and there are many changes and new freedoms and opportunities to try out. The consumption of fast food, for example, is particularly attractive to adolescents, as it is a distinction from the adult culture and rules of eating, like eating with cutlery. Another example is the nutritional situation of elderly, which is often characterized by malnutrition or disease-related dietary requirements. However, many elderly do not eat as recommended, even if they have the skills to implement it. In everyday life, deviations from the nutritional recommendations are often legitimized by the age itself “now I can indulge myself a bit”. Other legitimization factors include the death of the partner “I have been cooking my whole life, now I can just eat a sandwich”.The majority of people do not eat according to nutritional recommendations, too much sugar and salt and little fruits and vegetables characterize the nutrition. The consequences do not only concern health aspects such as nutritional diseases, but also ecological aspects. Despite knowing about the consequences of unhealthy food, many do not realize their knowledge about healthy eating in everyday life. If the nutritional situation should be improved sustainably, it is therefore necessary to include the individual factors and changes in the life span in considerations and concepts of nutritional programs.

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Food and Drug Administration Pesticide Residue Monitoring of Foods: 1978-1982

Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL ◽

10.1093/jaoac/74.2.265 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 74 (2) ◽

pp. 265-272

Author(s):

Norma J Yess ◽

Marcia G Houston ◽

Ellis L Gunderson

Keyword(s):

Pesticide Residue ◽

Pesticide Residues ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Dietary Intakes ◽

International Agencies ◽

Regulatory Limits ◽

Diet Study ◽

Residue Levels ◽

Milk And Dairy Products

Abstract Pesticide residues In foods are reported for the 5-year period 1978-1982 [fiscal years (FY) 78-82]. Results were compiled from the 2 complementary elements that comprise the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) program for monitoring pesticide residues In foods. Under regulatory monitoring, which focuses on residues in raw agricultural commodities, a total of 49 877 samples (30 361 domestic and 19 516 Import) that Included fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, milk and dairy products, seafoods, and a variety of processed foods were analyzed. No residues were found in about 55 and 44% of the domestic and Import samples, respectively. About 3% of the domestic and 7% of the import samples were classed as violative. Data from the Total Diet Study, which Is conducted to determine dietary Intakes of a variety of chemicals, showed that residues of 42 pesticides were found in 1044 composites of table-ready foods. Results of FDA's monitoring for FY78-82 demonstrate that pesticide residue levels in the U.S. food supply were generally well below regulatory limits, and dietary Intakes were manyfold lower than the Acceptable Dally Intakes established by International agencies.

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