scholarly journals Consumer knowledge and attitudes toward healthy eating in Croatia: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marija Ljubičić ◽  
Marijana Matek Sarić ◽  
Irena Colić Barić ◽  
Ivana Rumbak ◽  
Draženka Komes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fast Food ◽  
Dietary Fibre ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Whole Grains ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Eating Out ◽  
Eating Fast

Abstract Unlike fast and restaurant food, diet rich in fibre is known to contribute significantly to health. The aim of our study was to assess eating habits such as consumption of fibre-rich, fast, and restaurant food of the general population in Croatia. For this purpose we used a validated survey designed by the Polytechnic Institute Viseu in Portugal, which includes questions about demographics, good eating habits related to the consumption of the main sources of dietary fibre (fruit, vegetables, and whole grains), and unhealthy eating habits related to the consumption of fast food and restaurant meals. Between October 2014 and March 2015 we received answers from 2,536 respondents aged between 18-70 years, of whom 67.4 % were women and 32.6 % were men. Most respondents reported consuming one serving of vegetables and one piece of fruit a day, and whole grains every other day. Women and urban residents reported consuming larger amounts of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains than men (p<0.001). Men, in turn, reported eating out and eating fast food more often than women (p<0.001). Eating out highly correlated with eating fast food, which translates to lower consumption of dietary fibre (p<0.001). Higher education correlated positively with the consumption of fibre-rich food, but it also correlated positively with the consumption of fast and restaurant food (p<0.001). While eating fast food is not the predominant dietary practice in Croatia, over 50 % of respondents have reported eating fast food at least once a week. Our data also indicate that consumption of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains falls below the national and international dietary recommendations.

scholarly journals Growth, the Mediterranean diet and the buying power of adolescents in Greece

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (7) ◽  
pp. 773-780 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria G. Grammatikopoulou ◽  
Konstantinos Gkiouras ◽  
Efstratia Daskalou ◽  
Eirini Apostolidou ◽  
Xenophon Theodoridis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Pocket Money ◽  
Health Organization

AbstractBackgroundThe aim of the present cross-sectional study was to evaluate associations between pocket money, Mediterranean diet (MD) adherence and growth among Greek adolescents.MethodsA total of 319 (157 boys and 162 girls) Greek adolescents, aged 10–18 years participated in the study. Pocket money was recorded, MD adherence was assessed with the KIDMED score and growth was evaluated using the World Health Organization (WHO) growth charts.ResultsParticipants receiving pocket money exceeding 6.0€ daily demonstrated increased fast-food consumption and breakfast skipping. Overall, a negative relationship was revealed between pocket money and obesity. However, lower allowance receivers were less likely to be obese, consume fruit per day and more likely to consume breakfast and sweets, compared to average pocket money receivers. Increased MD adherence was associated with a lower risk of overweight and as expected, unhealthy eating habits were observed among obese adolescents.ConclusionsInterrelationships tend to exist between MD adherence, pocket money and growth among adolescents.

scholarly journals Eating pattern among adolescent female student, Applied Medical Sciences College, University of Hafr-Al Batin

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Asmaa Ghareeb Mohamed ◽  
Celso L. Souza
Keyword(s):  
Fast Food ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Tv Watching ◽  
Preparatory Year

The college students, representing the young age population of community, for different reasons are prone to eat unhealthy foods and to have bad health habits during their college years which might affect their well-being and increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, and coronary heart disease; like fast food consumption, lower vegetable and fruit intake in face of less physical activities and a lot of computer & TV watching hours. This study aimed to assess eating habits and patterns, factors affecting food choices and anthropometric measurements. Descriptive cross-sectional study method was followed. 230 students were included in the study. The findings revealed that 50.9% of the study sample were at age group (< 20 years), nearly half 48.7% were at a preparatory year. Results show also that 44.3% of the study sample don't take breakfast regularly; the most reported causes were not enough time at home 49% and that they don't prefer cafeteria food 24.6% nor there is no for a break in the timetable 21.6%. The results show that 53.04% had a normal BMI and 24.35% were overweight. The BMI had a significant relation with the consumption and snacking patterns among students (p = .000). So, there is a greater need for constructing educational programs to be directed to enhance the nutritional status of the university adolescent students.

scholarly journals OVERVIEW OF HIGH SODIUM EATING HABITS BEFORE AND AFTER COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN INDONESIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-144
Author(s):  
Afina Rachma Sulistyaning ◽  
Farida Farida
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Sodium ◽  
System A ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Healthy Eating Habits

National and global reports showed a high prevalence of sodium intake above the recommended threshold. The pandemic situation might have altered people's eating habits into a healthier diet to improve the immunity system. A high-sodium diet, which has previously been reported as a substantial contributor to several degenerative diseases, might be considered unhealthy eating habits. This study aimed to analyze whether the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the eating habits of high sodium foods and drinks in college students. This cross-sectional study used a food frequency and perception questionnaire in December 2019 - August 2020, conducted in direct interviews and online questionnaires. Forty-three college students enrolled in the present study as respondents. The number of respondents with above-average high sodium eating habits decreased during the covid-19 pandemic, although not statistically significant (p 0.05). More than 60 percent of respondents admitted no significant changes in packaged foods and drinks intake, even though 79.1 percent of respondents reported healthier food and drinks intake during the Covid-19 pandemic. College students/adolescent needs to restrict their consumption of high sodium foods and drinks, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic to improve the immune system. It is also important to emphasize on the massive and continuous promotion of healthy eating habits among college students. Keywords: Covid-19, eating habits, sodium, pandemic ABSTRAK Data nasional dan global menunjukkan tingginya prevalensi konsumsi sodium diatas batas rekomendasi asupan. Kondisi pandemi Covid-19 dapat mengubah pola konsumsi masyarakat menjadi lebih sehat untuk meningkatkan sistem imun. Diet tinggi natrium dilaporkan sebagai penyebab penting dalam perkembangan berbagai penyakit degeneratif, sehingga dapat dikategorikan sebagai kebiasaan makan yang tidak sehat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis apakah pandemi Covid-19 telah mengubah kebiasaan makan dan minum tinggi natrium di kalangan mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode cross-sectional dengan kuesioner FFQ dan persepsi makan. Penelitian ini berlangsung pada Desember 2019 – Agustus 2020 yang dilaksanakan secara wawancara langsung dan menggunakan kuesioner online. Responden terdiri dari 43 mahasiswa. Jumlah responden dengan pola konsumsi tinggi natrium menurun selama pandemi Covid-19 meskipun tidak signifikan (p 0.05). Lebih dari 60 persen responden mengakui tidak ada perubahan signifikan terkait konsumsi makanan dan minuman kemasan , meskipun 79.1 persen melaporkan konsumsi makanan dan minuman menjadi lebih sehat selama pandemi. Mahasiswa/remaja perlu mengurangi konsumsi makanan dan minuman tinggi natrium, terutama selama masa pandemi Covid-19 untuk meningkatkan sistem imun. Penting untuk diperhatikan bahwa promosi pola konsumsi makanan sehat di lingkup mahasiswa perlu dilakukan dengan langkah yang masif dan berkelanjutan. Kata kunci: Covid-19, pola makan, natrium, pandemi

scholarly journals AVALIAÇÃO DO PERFIL HEPÁTICO, DO CONSUMO ALIMENTAR E DE ÁLCOOL EM ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. eUJ3327
Author(s):  
Ana Isabel Conejo Costa ◽  
◽  
Rafaele Andressa da Silva Belei ◽  
Mariana Aparecida Lopes Ortiz ◽  
Larissa Ciupa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
Liver Enzymes ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Questionnaire Form ◽  
Do So

Hepatic steatosis is a condition that affects the liver by increasing the visceral fat causing hepatic damage. The disease development might be associated with sedentary lifestyle; unhealthy eating habits; as well as use of tobacco, medications, and alcoholic beverages especially in college students due to change in their routine. In this sense, the goal of this study was to evaluate the hepatic profile of such students throughout the TGO, TGP and Gamma GT enzymes and to correlate this information with data obtained by a questionnaire regarding food consumption, alcohol intake, tobacco use and physical activity. In order to do so, an analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in individuals of both genders, male and female, aged between 18 and 30 years old and from different graduation courses in which such students filled out a questionnaire form and underwent venous collection for the laboratory analyzes. Forty-six students from different graduation courses were evaluated. Most of them were female (67.40%), single (93.5%), sedentary (73.91%) and making use of alcoholic beverages (63.04%) at least 3 times a week. From all the subjects analyzed, were 22% of them that presented alterations in the serum dosage of liver enzymes, a fact that is relevant and raises our concern because it refers to such a young community with strong negative indications regarding their own health care.

scholarly journals PERILAKU KONSUMSI MAKANAN CEPAT SAJI PADA REMAJA DAN DAMPAKNYA BAGI KESEHATAN

IKESMA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 144
Author(s):  
Icha Pamelia
Keyword(s):  
Peer Influence ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
The Body ◽  
Junk Food ◽  
Adolescent Nutrition ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Adolescents And Adults ◽  
Nutritional Needs ◽  
Eating Fast

Adolescent nutritional needs need to be considered because in adolescence there is rapid growth and development. Unhealthy eating habits will affect adolescent nutrition. Unhealthy foods such as fast food are consumed by teenagers. At a time when everything is modern like now, teenagers want everything to be fast, including in choosing food. Fast food is also known to the public as junk food. Junk food is defined as food waste or food that does not have nutrients for the body. Eating junk food is not only in vain, but can also damage health. Fast food comes from western countries which generally have high fat and calorie content. Many factors influence teenagers eating fast food. These factors are discussed based on research articles and book references. Factors that influence consumption of fast food include taste, price, a comfortable place, and peer influence. Fast food can increase the risk of several diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and disorders of blood fat or dyslipidemia. Obesity or obesity is experienced by many children, adolescents, and adults. Obesity occurs because of a changing lifestyle, including eating patterns that often consume fast food. Eating fast food too often does not only cause obesity. However, from obesity experienced by someone, it will increase a person's risk factors for other degenerative diseases, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and stroke.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Nutrition Knowledge and Dietary Intake: An Assessment Among a Sample of Italian Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Luisa Scalvedi ◽  
Laura Gennaro ◽  
Anna Saba ◽  
Laura Rossi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Unequal Variances ◽  
Unhealthy Eating

Background: Assessing nutrition knowledge provides useful information especially if coupled with the self-perception of nutrition knowledge that could lead to bias and personal conviction. The objective of this study was to assess nutrition knowledge (NK) and its relationship with eating habits in a group of adults.Methods: A cross-sectional study with the administration of self-reported questionnaires was conducted on a sample of 591 parents (43 ± 5.82 years old) of primary school pupils recruited from the municipality of Rome (urban) and province (rural). The fieldwork was carried out in May 2017. An indicator to evaluate adherence to Italian dietary guidelines was developed. ANOVA (Welch's ANOVA in case of unequal variances) test and chi-squared test were used fixing the significance level at 5% (p &lt; 0.05).Results: The percentage of correct answers to nutrition knowledge was 46%, with the expert recommendation section having the highest percentage (59%). The majority of the respondents (66%) were confident that they had a high level of nutrition knowledge. In 37% of the sample, nutrition knowledge and self-perception nutrition knowledge levels were found to be associated. A total of 40% of the sample showed eating habits congruent with nutrition knowledge level. In the investigated sample, living in rural areas, being young, and having low school education level were factors associated with low nutrition literacy or/and unhealthy eating habits.Conclusions: This study provided a demonstration that an assessment based on a multidimensional and multilevel approach is helpful to identify knowledge gaps and to profile critical segments to put in place targeted policy interventions.

scholarly journals Diet and nutrient status of legume consumers in Sweden: a descriptive cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Céline A. Steib ◽  
Ingegerd Johansson ◽  
Mohammed E. Hefni ◽  
Cornelia M. Witthöft
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Nutrient Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Legumes are nutrient-dense foods and can be an environmentally sustainable alternative to meat consumption. Data on legume intake are scarce and data on legume consumption in Sweden are lacking. This study investigated dietary intake and dietary patterns, together with iron, vitamin D, and folate status, in relation to legume consumption in Sweden. Methods Cross-sectional dietary and biomarker data (n 1760) from the 2011 Riksmaten national survey were analyzed. All legume foods (including soy) were identified from 4-day dietary records and ferritin, folate, and vitamin D status in a subgroup (n 280). Participants were classified into non-consumers and quartiles of legume intake. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was performed to uncover dietary patterns associated with legume intake. Partial Least Square (PLS) regression was used to identify variables associated with variations in legume consumption. Results Legumes were consumed by 44% of the population, with mean (SD) intake of 138 (84) g/d in the highest and 11 (5) g/d in the lowest quartiles. Among consumers, 6% reported being vegetarian, compared with 0.9% among non-consumers. Legume consumers drank less alcohol, but had higher intakes of energy, dietary fiber, folate, thiamin, and several minerals, and more often met recommended intake levels for folate and fiber, critical nutrients in Sweden. Biomarker status did not differ with legume intake. PCA revealed multiple loadings on legumes that generally reflected healthier eating habits for legume-consuming women. PLS revealed that vegetarianism was most influential for high legume intake. Other influential variables were high fruit, tea, nut, and seed intakes. High intake of meat, sodas, fast foods, and sweet foods, together with omnivorism, were influential for low legume intake. The associations were similar for men and women. Conclusions This study supports dietary recommendations on inclusion of legumes in a healthy diet. Greater focus on assessment of legume intake is necessary to explore the population-wide health effects of legumes as sustainable meat alternatives, and to reinforce national nutritional guidelines.

scholarly journals Dietary Practices and Barriers to Adherence to Healthy Eating among King Faisal University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 8945
Author(s):  
Amal Ismael Abdelhafez ◽  
Fahima Akhter ◽  
Abdulrahman Abdulhadi Alsultan ◽  
Sahbanathul Missiriya Jalal ◽  
Ayub Ali
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Nutrition Course ◽  
Healthy Diets

Proper dietary practices should be developed during the student years that will continue into the future. This study aimed to identify the eating habits and dietary practices among King Faisal University (KFU) students, explore the barriers to adherence to healthy eating, associate the understanding of healthy diets with students’ characteristics, and determine the association between body mass index (BMI) and awareness of the concept of healthy diets, academic discipline, and enrollment in a nutrition course. In this cross-sectional study, students were selected randomly and a questionnaire was distributed using an electronic platform through KFU email. Out of 564 students, nearly half (45.7%) reported eating snacks as their main food, and some (38.3%) reported eating with their family twice daily. The students rarely reported eating with friends (73%) or eating dates (48.8%). Furthermore, many reported that they were not consuming a balanced diet (42.6%). Some students (46.3%) reported taking breakfast daily, and 49.1% reported eating meals regularly. There was low consumption of vegetables (29.3%) and fruits (26.2%) among the students. The barriers to adherence to healthy eating were the availability of fast food (73.2%), high cost of healthy food (72.7%), limited time (59%), and laziness (57.1%). Statistically significant data indicated that the students with a normal BMI were more aware of the concept of healthy diets, studied medical and applied sciences, and were enrolled in KFU nutrition courses.

scholarly journals Poor eating habits and predictors of weight gain during the COVID-19 quarantine measures in Kuwait: a cross sectional study

F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 914 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nouf AlMughamis ◽  
Shaimaa AlAsfour ◽  
Shariq Mehmood
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Binge Eating ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Public Health Importance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Media Platform

Background: Despite the public health importance of documenting the burden of physical inactivity and weight gain, there is a paucity of such data in Kuwait during the lockdown for Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, this survey was designed to estimate: the burden of poor eating habits particularly binge eating habits, fluctuations in weight and its predictors among the Kuwaiti public. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted from 2nd to 12th April 2020 among the general public in Kuwait. All data were collected through a social media platform (WhatsApp groups), through convenience and snowball sampling methods. The survey comprised three sections: a) demographic characteristics of respondents, b) eating habits particularly binge eating, consumption of snacks and beverages c) subjective feelings of anxiety and d) weight before and during the pandemic. All data were analyzed using SPSS (v.25). Results: There was a total of 522 valid respondents, with a mean age of 41.78 (11.75) years. There was a significant increase in weight of respondents during the quarantine (mean difference= -1.13, SD 5.39, t= -4.52, p < 0.001). Those with reporting unhealthy diets were 4.5 times more likely to report an increase in weight. Those reporting having anxiety throughout the day were 2.45 times more likely and those consuming snacks excessively were associated with 3.27 times higher odds of increase in weight than those not consuming it. Conclusions: We recommend that authorities develop a strategic plan to counter harmful effects of this pandemic on health that are originating from sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating patterns and psychological issues.

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