Relationship Between Nutrition-Related Knowledge and Nutritional Behavior of Students in Czech Republic (P16-037-19)

Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between dietary habits and healthy nutrition knowledge of high school students in Czech Republic. This study was also aimed to design a Nutrition Education Program for the second grade students of primary schools in Czech Republic inspired by The Nutrition Education Program developed by Nebraska Extension of University of Nebraska – Lincoln, a part of USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program. Methods A validated Nutritional survey and Nutritional knowledge quiz were designed. The validity of both methods was tested using analytical analysis of all survey and test items and examining internal consistency. It was examined 1028 grade nine students from 25 different high schools between the age range of 14–16 years within the school year 2015/2016. The study included 504 girls with an average age of 14.74 years, an average height of 166.2 cm (5 ft 4 in), and an average weight of 56.32 kg (124.16 lb) and 524 boys with an average age of 14.83 years, an average height of 174.76 cm (5 ft 7 in), and an average weight of 64.84 kg (142.95 lb). Results Pearson's correlation coefficient between nutrition related knowledge and nutritional habits of examined respondents (0.327 at the reached level of significance of the p test was less than 0.001) confirmed the relatively high association of variables (the null hypothesis was rejected at 0.01% significance level). Study shows that 14% of respondents never eat breakfast, 20% of respondents never drink pure water, 25% of the participants consume fruits in a very limited quantities and there is at least one student consuming energy drinks or alcoholic drinks on a daily basis in every average examined school class. The least successful quiz item (properly identified only by 34% of respondents) was the question examining the knowledge of the current national nutrition guide – the Food Pyramid content. Conclusions The relatively high association between nutrition-related knowledge and nutrition behavior of Czech students was examined. A comprehensive curriculum for teachers and the kit of educational and didactic materials for Czech middle schools and high schools appears to be an effective way to health strengthening of children and adolescents in Czech Republic. Funding Sources Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic.

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Goal-setting program improves nutrition and physical activity among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligible adults

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980019004518 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 (11) ◽

pp. 1924-1930

Author(s):

V Karamanian ◽

B Zepka ◽

A Ernst ◽

C West ◽

G Grode ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Nutrition Education ◽

Goal Setting ◽

Education Program ◽

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ◽

Supplemental Nutrition ◽

Assistance Program ◽

Nutrition Education Program ◽

Nutrition Assistance

AbstractObjective:To examine the impact of Nutrition for Life (NFL), a goal-setting nutrition education program, on the knowledge, self-efficacy and behaviour of adults eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education.Design:NFL was developed using a 4-week goal-setting behavioural strategy focused on nutrition, physical activity and meal planning techniques. A quantitative repeated-measures design using self-reported data was collected at pre- and post-interventions and at 1-week and 1-month follow-ups.Setting:Two Federally Qualified Health Centers in Philadelphia, PA, USA.Participants:A total of ninety-eight participants enrolled in the intervention; the majority were women (80·2 %), Black/Non-Hispanic (75·0 %) and 45–54 year old (39·6 %).Results:Participants showed significant improvement in knowledge, self-efficacy and behaviour. Specifically, mean daily intake for vegetables increased by 0·31 cup (P < 0·05) and for fruits by 0·39 cup (P < 0·01) at 1-week follow-up. Participants also showed healthier behaviour at 1-month follow-up. Planning at least seven meals per week increased from 14·8 to 50 % (P < 0·01), completing at least 30 min of physical activity every day in the last week increased from 16·7 to 36 % (P < 0·01) and consuming water with all meals increased from 39 to 70·6 % (P < 0·01).Conclusions:The implementation of a goal-oriented nutrition education program offers a promising approach at achieving positive behaviour change among SNAP-eligible adults.

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A school-based nutrition education program involving children and their guardians in Japan: facilitation of guardian-child communication and reduction of nutrition knowledge disparity

Nutrition Journal ◽

10.1186/s12937-021-00751-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Keiko Asakura ◽

Sachie Mori ◽

Satoshi Sasaki ◽

Yuji Nishiwaki

Keyword(s):

Public Schools ◽

Nutrition Education ◽

Education Program ◽

Primary Schools ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Nutrition Knowledge ◽

Noncommunicable Diseases ◽

Knowledge Level ◽

School Based ◽

Nutrition Education Program

Abstract Background Since the risk of noncommunicable diseases is closely associated with dietary intake, it is important to establish healthy dietary habits in childhood. Although several dietary education programs for children have been attempted, their implementation at school was often difficult due to overcrowded study curricula. We developed a new program which included homework for children and guardians, and evaluated its effect. Determinants of the effect were also investigated. Methods The school-based nutrition education program including a 45-min lecture, a series of homework assignments involving children and guardians, and two handouts was implemented in 14 public primary schools in Japan. Seven schools each underwent the intervention in an alternating manner. Nutrition knowledge (percentage (%) of correct answers in the nutrition knowledge questionnaire) and attitude/behavior toward diet was evaluated three times (May (baseline), October, February) as outcomes. These factors and their changes following the intervention were assessed by linear mixed models to adjust for individual factors, with consideration to clustering of the participants and repeated measurements. Results In total, 2227 children aged 10–12 years and their guardians participated. All schools completed the program. Children’s nutrition knowledge level was significantly increased (8.7%, 95% confidence interval [7.7–9.7]) following the intervention. Communication between children and their guardians, which was positively related with nutrition knowledge, was facilitated by the intervention. The increase in nutrition knowledge was greater among children with a lower knowledge level at baseline. Conclusions This school-based nutrition education program was effective and feasible. Appropriate teaching materials for homework can reduce the burden on schools and facilitate communication between children and guardians. Public schools can be crucial venues for decreasing disparities in nutrition knowledge. Trial registration This study was registered as an intervention study in the UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (trial ID: UMIN000029252) on Sep 22, 2017.

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Health and nutrition education program in primary schools of Crete: changes in blood pressure over 10 years

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition ◽

10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602584 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 61 (7) ◽

pp. 837-845 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

I Kafatos ◽

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Y Manios ◽

J Moschandreas ◽

A Kafatos

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Nutrition Education ◽

Education Program ◽

Primary Schools ◽

Health And Nutrition ◽

Nutrition Education Program ◽

Health And Nutrition Education

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The Effectiveness of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) on Diet Quality as Measured by the Healthy Eating Index

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine ◽

10.1177/1559827619872733 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 316-325 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Sarah Perkins ◽

Angela Daley ◽

Kathryn Yerxa ◽

Mona Therrien

Keyword(s):

Nutrition Education ◽

Healthy Eating ◽

Diet Quality ◽

Education Program ◽

Ordinary Least Squares ◽

Healthy Eating Index ◽

Assistance Program ◽

Food And Nutrition ◽

Nutrition Education Program ◽

Food And Nutrition Education

The objective of the study was to assess the relationship between participation in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and food-related behavior change, as measured by the Healthy Eating Index (HEI)-2005, using a single-state, case study approach. Pre-EFNEP and post-EFNEP participation HEI scores as well as demographic, geographic, socioeconomic, and program participation characteristics from fiscal years 2013-2016 were analyzed using summary statistics and Ordinary Least Squares regressions. HEI scores were adjusted for age, sex, race, rural/urban residence, county, highest grade achieved, income, number of children, public assistance programs, and number of hours in EFNEP in the analysis. The total HEI score and several HEI subscores improved from pre-EFNEP to post-EFNEP at the 5% significance level or better. Sodium and total grains scores decreased post-EFNEP: P = .003 and P = .05, respectively. Participation in Women, Infants, and Children or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program had no effect on HEI scores or changes in scores post-EFNEP. Spending less than 7 hours in the program was associated with a smaller improvement in total HEI score ( P = .05) and an increased intake of sodium ( P = .03), compared with spending 7 to 16 hours in the program. Overall, EFNEP participation was associated with improvements in diet quality.

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