scholarly journals Comparison of the functional food knowledge-awareness levels and consumption frequencies of university students

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (08) ◽  
pp. 4530-4538
Author(s):  
Hülya Demir ◽  
Başak Karakaya
Keyword(s):  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Private University ◽  
First Year ◽  
Academic Education ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Healthy Nutrition ◽  
Frequency Judgments ◽  
Food Knowledge ◽  
Nutrition And Dietetics

Aim: The increase in the level of education brings with it many behavioral changes such as healthy nutrition in food purchasing behavior, flexibility against new products. The aim of this study is to create a perspective on whether nutrition and dietetics students' knowledge and awareness levels and functional frequencies are changed with theoretical knowledge. Material and Method: The study consists of 1st and 4th year students in Nutrition and Dietetics Department studying in Private University. The number of students willing to participate voluntarily is 99. 55 (55.6%) of the students were in the 1st grade and 44 (44.4%) were in the 4th grade. The questionnaire used in the study was composed of parts such as demographic characteristics of the students and questions about functional food, functional food sections and the section on measuring the consumption frequency, judgments about functional foods, opinions about whether to prefer functional foods. Results: When the study is examined according to educational level, 16,4% of 1st year students and 77.3% of 4th grade students have previously heard and are familiar with the term functional food.  In this case, the rate of hearing the term functional food of 4th grade students was found to be statistically significantly higher than the first year students who have not yet received sufficient academic education. When the percentages of the 1st grade students were not aware of the functional foods and they did not know enough about the function of the product, the rate of not choosing was significantly higher than the 4th grade students.

scholarly journals Motivational Teaching Strategies in Indonesian EFL Writing Classrooms

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Yustinus Calvin Gai Mali
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Private University ◽  
First Year ◽  
Motivational Strategies ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Efl Writing

This qualitative study explores motivational teaching strategies employed in English as a foreign language (EFL) writing classrooms and designs a sample of lesson plans elaborating the strategies that were reflected from open-ended questionnaires of sixty-five first-year students at English Language Education Program in a private university in Indonesia. The data analysis reveals possible motivational strategies that are classified into Dornyei’s (2001) framework of motivational teaching practice. Based on the analysis, the study reinforces a view that teachers can motivate their students to learn and they use particular teaching strategies to motivate their students. Eventually, this study hopes to provide insights for EFL teachers espousing similar teaching practices, so they can enhance their students’ motivation, particularly in their EFL writing classrooms.

scholarly journals Do Dutch nutrition and dietetics students meet nutritional requirements during education?

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 1237-1244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joke J van der Kruk ◽  
Harriët Jager-Wittenaar ◽  
Roos MB Nieweg ◽  
Cees P van der Schans
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
First Year ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Dietary Record ◽  
Nutrition And Dietetics

AbstractObjectivesTo compare the dietary intakes of Dutch nutrition and dietetics students with the Dutch RDA and the Dutch National Food Consumption Survey (DNFCS), and to assess whether dietary intake changes during education.DesignCross-sectional and longitudinal research (2004–2010).SettingData collection by 7 d dietary record and questionnaire.SubjectsDutch nutrition and dietetics students.ResultsThree hundred and fifty-two first-year and 216 fourth-year students were included. One hundred and thirty-three students in three cohorts were assessed twice. Of first-year students, >80 % met the RDA for all macronutrients. Of these students only 37 % met the RDA for fibre and in 43 % intake of saturated fat was too high. Fourth-year students more often met the RDA for fruits (55 %) and vegetables (74 %) compared with first-year students (32 % and 40 %, respectively). Intake of fruits and vegetables of both first- and fourth-year students was much higher than that of DNFCS participants (where 2 % and 7 %, respectively, met the corresponding RDA). Only <25 % of fourth-year students met the RDA for Fe, Se and vitamin D. In the cohorts, dietary intake for all macronutrients stabilised from the first to the fourth year (>80 %). Intakes of dietary fibre, Ca, Mg, Se, riboflavin, niacin, fruits, vegetables and fish improved significantly during education.ConclusionsDietary intake of nutrition and dietetics students is much better than that of DNFCS participants and improved during education. However, there is still a gap between actual dietary intake and the RDA, especially for Fe, Se and vitamin D.

scholarly journals Actividad física y consejería en estudiantes universitarios de primero y quinto año de medicina de Bogotá, Colombia

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Gustavo Tovar ◽  
Ángela Rodríguez ◽  
Gabriela García ◽  
José Rafael Tovar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Private University ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
Healthy Patient ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Allocation Of Time ◽  
Main Barrier ◽  
De Medicina

ResumenIntroducción: La inactividad física es el cuarto factor de riesgo para desarrollar una enfermedad no transmisible. La asesoría brindada por el médico depende de sus propios hábitos de vida. Objetivo: Describir los niveles de actividad física y los factores relacionados con la consejería en estudiantes de primero y quinto año de la facultad de medicina de una Universidad privada en Bogotá, Colombia. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo con 61 estudiantes de primer año y 62 de quinto año de medicina con edades comprendidas entre 18 y 29 años. Se analizaron los datos de un subconjunto de registros, que hacen parte de un archivo mayor de datos obtenido en un estudio de corte transversal, en el que se aplicó la versión en español del cuestionario Healthy Doctor = Healthy Patient. Resultados: Se evaluaron 123 estudiantes de primero y quinto año de medicina. En primer año el 39,3% y en quinto año el 48,8% cumplieron con las recomendaciones de actividad física. Ser inactivo lo reportaron el 21,3% y el 8,1% respectivamente. La falta de tiempo fue la principal barrera para realizar actividad física. La actitud positiva hacia la consejería fue del 100% en el último año. Se observó más sobrepeso en el grupo de quinto año (23,8% hombres y 9.8% mujeres). Conclusión: La proporción de estudiantes de medicina que realizan actividad física es inferior a la observada en la población general y en poblaciones similares de estudiantes de medicina. El análisis de las barreras sugiere que en futuras intervenciones se debe pensar en la adjudicación de un tiempo para su práctica dentro del currículo. Se debe repensar la forma en que las facultades de medicina están abordando el tema de la actividad física, como pilar fundamental de la promoción de la salud.AbstractIntroduction: Physical inactivity is the fourth risk factor for developing a Non transmissible Chronic Disease (NCD). The advice given by the physician depends on people’s own lifestyle. Objective: To describe the levels of physical activity (PA) and factors associated with counseling in students from the first and fifth year of the faculty of medicine at a private university in Bogotá, Colombia. Materials and methods: A descriptive study was made with 61 first-year students and 62 from fifth year of medicine between 18 and 29 years old. The data from a subset of records was analyzed, which are part of a database obtained in a cross-sectional study, in which the Spanish version of the questionnaire Healthy Doctor = Healthy patient was applied. Results: 123 first and fifth year of medicine students were evaluated. In first year 39.3% and in fifth year 48.8% met the recommendations of PA. 21.3% and 8.1 % respectively reported to be inactive. Lack of time was the main barrier to physical activity. Positive attitude toward counseling was 100% in the last year. More overweight was observed in the group of fifth year (23.8% men and 9.8% women). Conclusion: The proportion of medical students who perform PA is lower than those observed in the general population and in similar populations of medicine students. The analysis of the barriers suggests that future interventions should consider the allocation of time to practice it within the curriculum. The way how medical schools are addressing the issue of physical activity must be reviewed as a fundamental pillar of health promotion.

scholarly journals Students and Tutors’ Perceptions of the Use and Functioning of University Tutoring

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadia Soledad Peralta ◽  
María Antonella Klug
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Orientation ◽  
Private University ◽  
First Year ◽  
Listening Skills ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
University Life ◽  
The University

This article aims to study the functioning and perceptions of students and tutors of the university tutoring system in a private university institute in the city of Rosario. An exploratory-descriptive study was used, wich included a case study design. The university tutoring functioning was analized from the tutors’ perspective (with semi-structured interviews) and the first-year students’ perceptions (with the application of a questionnaire). The results indicate that, for tutors, the listening skills, the need for training, and the teamwork capacity are important. With regard to the students, it was found that more than half do not know about the tutoring, and that those who know about it manifest to have received the information from teachers and peers. Some of them consider that this space relates to the theoretical orientation and manifest preference toward the academic tutoring function, while others consider that tutoring enables them to carry out a comprehensive vision of university life.

scholarly journals Integration of ICT in Library Instruction in Clifford University, Owerrinta, Nigeria a Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 192-198
Author(s):  
Saturday Unwelegbemenwe Omeluzor ◽  
Amarachi Glory Alala ◽  
Gentle U. Omeluzor
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Private University ◽  
First Year ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Library Instruction ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Method Of Instruction

The study investigated the integration of information communication and technology (ICT) with library instruction (LI) in Clifford University Owerrinta (CLU), Abia State, Nigeria. The study adopted total enumeration method with a population of 124 first year students of 2016/2017 academic session. Two instruments were developed and validated by two professors in the field of Library and Information Science with a reliability result of 0.82 and 0.84 respectively using Cronbach alpha procedure. The instruments were administered face-to-face to the same respondents who registered for the course in the first and second semesters with 100 per cent participation. The finding showed that a change from the traditional method of instruction to an inclusive LI with ICT integration has a significant effect on students’ use of ICT tools and related IT facilities in private university. The study recommended that ICT-based courses should be inculcated in LI curriculum; ICT tools such as projector, interactive board, computers, laptops and Internet connection should be made available for use during LI course while librarians should support and instruct students to acquire ICT skill in order to use ICT-based library information resources effectively.

scholarly journals How Communication with Parents Affects the Psychological Well-Being of Traditional First-Year University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jena Thormodson ◽  
Hannah Torkelson ◽  
Benjamin Diers
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Private University ◽  
Well Being ◽  
First Year ◽  
Parental Communication ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
First Year University ◽  
First Time

Traditional first-year university students are experiencing one of life’s greatest transitions. For many students, they are learning how to live independently for the first time, navigate relationships and support, and deal with new experiences that happen in college. Since traditional first-year students are not considered developmentally as adults, this study sought to determine how parental communication can influence how students feel during this time of transition of both college and emerging adulthood. More specifically we measured how the frequency of communication and type of parental support can affect the student’s psychological well-being. A survey was used to gather this data from students at a private university in the Midwest. We concluded that the frequency of communication and parental support does affect certain areas of a first-year university student’s psychological well-being.

CONSUMER PREFERENCES OF FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE FOOD CONCENTRATES

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1(51)) ◽  
pp. 93-100
Author(s):  
M. Y. Ulozhynоva ◽  
Y. S. Usenia
Keyword(s):  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Marketing Research ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Foreign Markets ◽  
Healthy Nutrition ◽  
Risk Of Disease ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
Functional Purpose

Nutrition is one of the main determinants of human health. Functional foods can help reduce the risk of disease. The development of new types of functional food concentrates, which will be competitive both in the domestic and foreign markets, should be based on consumer preferences. The article presents a marketing research of consumer preferences for functional food concentrates. The research was carried out in the form of a sociological survey. The target audience was determined, the issues of «healthy nutrition» and the reasons for refusing to use food concentrates for functional purposes were considered. The most significant criteria for choosing functional products were established: «usefulness» — 18.33 %, «safety» — 16.72 %, «taste» — 15.56 %. Taking into account the results obtained, a line of food concentrates enriched with linseed fiber, which is a source of omega-3 PUFA, has been developed.

scholarly journals A research on functional food knowledge, preference and consumption of unıversity studentsÜniversite öğrencilerinin fonksiyonel besin bilgi, tercih ve tüketimleri üzerine bir araştırma

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 2387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gülperi Demir ◽  
Nazan Aktaş
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
English Summary ◽  
Outward Appearance ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Food Knowledge ◽  
Consumption Frequency ◽  
Main Meal ◽  
One Way Anova

Purpose: This research  was conducted on 300 university students studying in Konya in order to determine the functional food knowledge, preference and consumption of university students.Method: In the study, the students’ consumption frequency, preferences and knowledge of the functional food were determined. Functional Food Knowledge Test was used to determine the functional food knowledge of the students (Cronbach alpha: 0.84). For the statistical analysis of the data, independent sample t test and one-way ANOVA test were applied by using SPSS 20.0 program.Findings: As a result, it was determined that 90.7% of the students consumed functional foods, 86.3% preferred natural products, 13.7% preferred commercial products; 70.3% consumed functional foods in main meal and snacks.When purchasing functional food, 15.3% of the students paid attention to the outward appearance, 14.3% to the price, 45.3% to the brand and 25.0% to the calorie. When functional food consumption frequency of students were examined; it was determined that the most common functional foods consumed by the students were tomato, tea and probiotic - prebiotic yogurt.Conclusions: In this study, it was determined that the students have high rates of correct answer to questions about the definition, content and relation of functional foods with health of the students in general. However; It was found that students should develop themselves in the functional food componenet and functional effects of foods.Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetAmaç: Bu araştırma, üniversite öğrencilerinin fonksiyonel besin bilgi, tercih ve tüketimlerini belirlemek amacıyla, Konya’da öğrenim gören toplam 300 üniversite öğrencisi üzerinde yürütülmüştür.Yöntem: Öğrencilerin fonksiyonel besin bilgilerini belirlemek amacıyla fonksiyonel besin bilgi testi kullanılmıştır (Cronbach alpha:0.84). Verilerin istatistiksel analizinde, SPSS 20.0 programı kullanılarak independent sample t testi ve tek yönlü varyans analizi uygulanmıştır.Bulgular: Araştırmanın sonucunda, öğrencilerin %90.7’sinin fonksiyonel besin tükettiği, %86.3’ünün doğal ürünleri, %13.7’sinin ticari ürünleri tercih ettiği, %70.3’ünün fonksiyonel besinleri ana ve ara öğünlerde tükettikleri belirlenmiştir. Fonksiyonel besin satın alırken öğrencilerin %15.3’ünün dış görünüşüne, %14.3’ünün fiyatına, %45.3’ünün markasına, %25.0’inin kalorisine dikkat ettiği belirlenmiştir. Öğrencilerin fonksiyonel besinleri tüketim sıklıkları incelendiğinde; en sık tükettikleri fonksiyonel besinlerin, domates, çay ve probiyotik-prebiyotik yoğurt olduğu saptanmıştır.Sonuç: Araştırmada, genel olarak öğrencilerin fonksiyonel besinlerin tanımı, içeriği, sağlıkla ilişkisi ile ilgili sorulara doğru cevap verme oranlarının yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bununla birlikte; öğrencilerin, fonksiyonel besin bileşenleri, besinlerin fonksiyonel etkileri konularında kendilerini geliştirmeleri gerektiği ortaya çıkmıştır.

scholarly journals Exploring factors affecting first-year students’ learning experiences: A case study of a private university in Taiwan

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 25-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supaporn Chalapati ◽  
Rosanna Leung ◽  
Nakarin Chalapati
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
High School ◽  
International Student ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Private University ◽  
First Year ◽  
University Management ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Declining Demand

Taiwan’s low birth rate and declining demand for higher education among the country’s high school graduates has led to vigorous competition between Taiwanese universities to attract and retain students. Increasing international student enrolment can help alleviate these existing pressures. However, the transition from high school to university life and the need to study in a degree program with English as the primary medium of instruction, can present challenges for first-year students. We aimed to investigate First Year (FY) Taiwanese and non-Taiwanese students’ learning experiences and the barriers they face at a private university. The key research findings are based on factors affecting FY students’ learning experiences such as interactive teaching techniques, peer support, program attributes, social integration, and the international learning environment. We argue that for higher education institutions (HEIs) to stand out in a highly competitive environment, university management should optimise their resources and services to meet local and international students’ needs.

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