scholarly journals Association between nutrition knowledge, lifestyle, dietary practices and nutritional status among civil servants in western Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (105) ◽  
pp. 18824-18838
Author(s):  
OF Akinmoladun ◽  
◽  
OJ Oluyede ◽  
FA Femi ◽  
OO Olaitan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Civil Servants ◽  
Dietary Behaviour ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Dietary Practices

Nutrition knowledge plays a crucial role in promoting healthier eating practices, leading to the maintenance of healthy body weight. This is because knowledge of dietary guidelines and healthy eating habits among adults has been positively correlated. However, in terms of dietary habits, presumptions that the supposed civil servants in some parts of Western Nigeria are knowledgeable about basic dietary practices are yet to be explored. Therefore, this study was designed to assess the nutrition knowledge, lifestyle, dietary practices, and nutritional status among men and women civil servants in Ado, Ekiti State, Nigeria. A structured interviewer questionnaire was administered to civil servants (180 male and 220 female elderly respondents, <60years old) to collect data on economic and socio-demographic characteristics, nutrition knowledge, lifestyle, and dietary habits. Anthropometric measurements were also taken. The quantitative were coded, collated, and analyzed using SPSS. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize data from categorical variables. Chi-square test, at a 5% confidence level, was used to establish any significant relationship between food intake parameters and nutrition knowledge. Most of the respondents (66.7%) were affected by the delayed payment of their monthly salaries. The total knowledge scores revealed that 13.25%, 41.25% and 45.50% of the respondents had poor, fair and good nutrition knowledge, respectively. Unfortunately, this higher nutrition knowledge does not translate into good dietary habits. Data obtained revealed bad eating habits, as a more significant percentage of the respondents regularly ate high-fat foods (99.5%), ate outside the home (85.3%) and did not take vegetables (83.3%) nor fruits (60%) daily. There exists, however, a significant and positive relationship between nutrition knowledge and physical activity (P=0.043), high-fat foods consumption (P<0.001), daily fruits consumption (P<0.001) and vegetable consumption (P<0.001). In conclusion, the discrepancy between the respondents' high nutrition knowledge and their seemingly poor lifestyle and dietary behaviour show that nutrition knowledge alone does not translate into good dietary behaviour.

scholarly journals Nutrition Knowledge is Correlated with a Better Dietary Intake in Adolescent Soccer Players: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danilo C. Noronha ◽  
Monique I. A. F. Santos ◽  
Adrianny A. Santos ◽  
Lizia G. A. Corrente ◽  
Rúbia K. N. Fernandes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Cross Sectional

Nutrition education is one of the factors that may help to promote behavior change and therefore may improve the dietary habits of adolescent soccer players. However, information about the relationship between nutrition knowledge (NK) and the dietary behavior of these athletes is scarce. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the eating habits of adolescent soccer players and analyse the correlations among dietary intake and NK. Seventy-three Brazilian adolescent soccer players (aged 14–19 years), from four professional clubs, underwent anthropometric evaluation and completed 3-day food records. Misreporting of energy intake was evaluated and the dietary intake data were energy-adjusted and compared with recommendations for athletes and dietary reference intakes. The athletes also answered a questionnaire about barriers for healthy eating and a nutrition knowledge test divided into three sections: Basic Nutrition Knowledge (BNK), Sports Nutrition Knowledge (SNK), and Food Pyramid Nutrition Knowledge (FPNK). The participants showed a low NK (54.6%) and an inadequate intake of fruits, vegetables, dairy, carbohydrates, and micronutrients. A positive correlation was found between the ingestion of phosphorus and FPNK as well as among calcium and both SNK and Total NK (p<0.05). Sodium intake was negatively correlated with all categories of the NK test (p<0.05). The adolescents reported that the principal barriers for adopting a healthy diet were the lack of willpower and a busy lifestyle. In this context, nutrition education is recommended and should also provide practicable healthy eating goals according to athletes´ lifestyle as well as target motivational barriers to increase adherence.

scholarly journals Assessment of Sport Nutrition Knowledge, Dietary Practices, and Sources of Nutrition Information in NCAA Division III Collegiate Athletes

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 2962
Author(s):  
Dylan J. Klein ◽  
Kaitlyn M. Eck ◽  
Alan J. Walker ◽  
Joseph K. Pellegrino ◽  
Daniel J. Freidenreich
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Ncaa Division Iii ◽  
Nutrition Information ◽  
Sport Nutrition ◽  
College Level ◽  
Division Iii ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Nutrition knowledge is a critical component of meeting sport nutrition guidelines. The present study aimed to evaluate the sport nutrition knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III (DIII) athletes using a validated questionnaire, and to assess the dietary practices and sources of nutrition information in this population. A total of 331 student-athletes (n = 149 males, n = 181 females, n = 1 no sex indicated) completed the questionnaire. The mean score for total sport nutrition knowledge was 6.49 ± 8.9 (range −49 to 49) with a mean percent (%) correct score of 36.9 ± 19.1%. Athletes who had a previous college-level nutrition course (n = 62) had significantly higher (p < 0.05) total sport nutrition, carbohydrate, and hydration knowledge compared to those who did not (n = 268). Individual sport athletes (n = 90) scored significantly higher (p < 0.05) on hydration and micronutrients knowledge than team sport athletes (n = 237), while females scored higher than males for hydration knowledge (p < 0.05). The majority of athletes reported sensible dietary habits, such as not frequently skipping meals and eating carbohydrate and protein foods peri-workout. Athletes also reported their primary sources of nutrition information, the top three sources being social media, coaches, and athletic trainers, despite most frequently rating registered dietitians/nutritionists as “extremely knowledgeable”. Despite low sport nutrition knowledge, NCAA DIII collegiate athletes practiced seemingly prudent dietary habits but lacked exposure to high-quality sources of nutrition information.

scholarly journals Analisis Pengetahuan Gizi, Status Gizi, dan Pola Konsumsi Pangan Siswa SD Islam 1 Al Azhar

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Zakia Umami ◽  
Andi Muh Asrul ◽  
Amalina Ratih Puspa
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
School Age ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional

<p><strong>School-age children are a population who are at risk of health. According to the Riskesdas 2018, data for school-age children (5-12 years), the prevalence of underweight was 6,8%, obese 9,2%, and stunting was 16,9%. The purpose of this study was to analyze nutritional knowledge, nutritional status, and consumption patterns of students in SD Islam Al Azhar 1. The design of this study was a cross-sectional study conducted at Al Azhar 1 Islamic Elementary School, Jakarta from March to September 2019. Some students who were involved as respondents in this study were 55 people purposive sampling technique. The results showed that children with obesity were 43.3%, normal was 32.7%, overweight was 20%, and underweight was 3.6%. The number of children with good nutrition knowledge was 33 people (60%), adequate nutrition knowledge was 20 people (36,4%), and poor nutrition knowledge was 2 people (3,6%). Average vegetable consumption was 34.57 grams and is classified as less. While the average fruit consumption was 91.88 grams and is classified as adequate. Chi-Square test results showed no correlation between nutritional status with nutritional knowledge and no correlation between nutritional status with consumption of vegetable and fruit.</strong></p><p><strong><em>Keyword –</em></strong> <em>Child, Nutritional Knowledge, Consumption Pattern, </em><em>Nutritional status</em></p>

scholarly journals Markers of healthy eating habits, water intake, and constipation in children between 4 and 7 years of age

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 363-372
Author(s):  
Cristiana Santos ANDREOLI ◽  
Sarah Aparecida RIBEIRO-VIEIRA ◽  
Poliana Cristina de Almeida FONSÊCA ◽  
Ana Vládia Bandeira MOREIRA ◽  
Sônia Machado Rocha RIBEIRO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Intake ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Food Diary ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dietary Analysis ◽  
Significance Level

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the association between diet and constipation in children between four and seven years of age. Methods A cross-sectional study with 152 children between 4 and 7 years of age residing in Viçosa, Brazil. Constipation was defined in accordance with the Rome IV diagnostic criteria. Dietary habits were evaluated based on the frequency of food intake using a food diary for three days. Dietary analysis considered foods deemed healthy and unhealthy which could be associated with constipation, as well as the children’s consumption of fruits and vegetables. The amounts of fiber and water consumed were also rated as adequate or inadequate. As part of the analyses, Student’s t-test and the chi-square test were performed with a significance level of p<0.05. Results The prevalence of constipation was 32.2%. Constipation was more common among children who did not consume fruits (p=0.020) or greens (p=0.002), as well as among children who consumed “instant” chocolate drinks (p=0.033). An association was found between the frequent consumption of fried food (p=0.020), a daily water intake lower than 600mL, and constipation (p=0.028). Conclusion Unhealthy eating habits among children, such as the lack of fruit and greens intake and the consumption of “instant” chocolate drinks and fried foods, were found to be positively correlated with constipation. The low fruit and vegetable consumption observed herein reflects the need for changes in children’s eating habits and the implementation of measures to promote the intake of healthy foods.

Young adolescents’ experiences and views on eating and food

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 389-402
Author(s):  
Alice Gilmour ◽  
Steve Gill ◽  
Gareth Loudon
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Multiple Factors ◽  
School Canteen ◽  
Young Consumers

Purpose Poor eating habits established during adolescence are likely to lead to negative long-term health consequences. The childhood obesity epidemic is a growing public health concern, largely attributed to obesogenic environments. This study aims to explore the multiple factors contributing positively or negatively to young consumers’ attitudes towards their food consumption. Design/methodology/approach In total, 42 11- to 13-years-old (24 men and 18 women) from three secondary schools in Wales participated in five focus group discussions. The process of thematic analysis resulted in several identified themes that influenced young consumers’ eating habits. Findings Extrapersonal factors compromised: education, peer pressure, parenting, availability and social media; and intrapersonal factors included: health consciousness, taste preferences, convenience and price consciousness. Contrary to previous research, the adolescent participants perceived their parents as more influential than their peer group, even during decision-making in the school canteen. Practical implications These research findings are beneficial for policy-makers working to develop an age-appropriate multi-factorial approach to promote healthful dietary practices amongst young consumers. For instance, increasing easily accessible food-to-go choices that are not only convenient to purchase and consume but also healthful could improve dietary intake. Originality/value A novel connection between peer pressure and convenience was discovered. Multiple factors contribute to young consumers’ attitudes towards food and their dietary habits.

scholarly journals Nutritional Status and Implementation of a Nutritional Education Program in Young Female Artistic Gymnasts

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1399
Author(s):  
Antoni Aguilo ◽  
Leticia Lozano ◽  
Pedro Tauler ◽  
Mar Nafría ◽  
Miquel Colom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Low Energy ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Nutritional Education ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Normal Ranges

Adolescent high-performance gymnasts are considered to be at risk for low energy intake. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of implementing a nutritional education program during the sports season on the nutritional status and nutrition knowledge of the female artistic gymnasts from the Technification Center of the Balearic Islands (n = 24; age, 14.1 ± 2.3 years). A quasi-experimental intervention design was applied, which consisted of implementing a nutritional education program of seven sessions given during eight months. Measurements of nutritional intake, nutrition knowledge, and anthropometric parameters, as well as hematological and biochemical blood parameters, were performed. Gymnasts reported low energy and carbohydrate intakes, with significant increases during the study (energy, 28.3 ± 1.4 vs. 32.8 ± 1.4 kcal kg−1, p = 0.015, carbohydrate 3.20 ± 0.20 vs. 3.92 ± 0.22 g kg−1, p = 0.004). The average values for parameters such as hemoglobin, ferritin, lipoprotein, and vitamin C and E levels in the plasma were within normal ranges. Low intakes of most of the food groups were observed during the study, with similar initial and final values. Nutrition knowledge did not change as a result of the study (28.0 ± 1.7 vs. 31.1 ± 1.3, p = 0.185). In conclusion, gymnasts reported low energy intakes. However, blood markers and most of the anthropometrical parameters measured were within normal ranges. The nutrition education program implemented did not produce significant improvements in the dietary habits or nutritional knowledge of gymnasts.

Nutrition knowledge and its relation with dietary behaviour in children and adolescents: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunaina Thakur ◽  
Pulkit Mathur
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Dietary Behaviour ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Objectives This review explored the relationship between knowledge among children and adolescents and their dietary behaviour. Content Potentially eligible original research articles were identified through a systematic search in PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science and WHO Virtual Health Library from 2000 to 2018. From the initial search, a total of 7,258 research articles were obtained. Duplicate studies were identified and removed. Observational studies on children and adolescents (5–19 years) of any gender, ethnicity and country were included in which the outcome measured was either a scoring of/ association between nutrition knowledge and practices. After screening using the inclusion criteria, 13 studies were selected for this paper. Summary and Outlook Four studies reported non-significant association between overall nutrition knowledge and practices. Only two studies found a significant association, out of which one showed a weak association highlighting that nutrition knowledge is not sufficient to result in healthy eating. Other factors which showed significant but weak associations with knowledge/practices included age, gender, nutritional status and lifestyle, peer influence, parents’/guardians’ knowledge, education and occupation level. The causal relationship couldn’t be examined in the present review due to the cross-sectional nature of the studies. Besides imparting knowledge through nutrition education interventions, there is a need for holistic behaviour change strategies including supporting food skills like menu planning, food shopping and cooking to encourage healthy eating habits among children. These interventions should target children from an early age, involving family/parents, teachers and peers to facilitate improvement in the food environment for sustainable change.

scholarly journals Eating Habits and Nutritional Status of Female Students of a Medical College of Lahore

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 701-705 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naveed Akhtar ◽  
Humaira Zareen ◽  
Rubina Sarmad
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College

Eating habits have strong relationship with nutritional status of any person. Modification of these habits in the adolescent period can prevent malnutrition resulting in prevention of many non-communicable diseases. Additionally, with best eating habits female doctors can be a role model for their patients.Objectives: This study was designed to access the dietary habits, nutritional status and their association in young adolescent female medical students.Methodology: A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out in Medical College of Lahore. A total of 114 female students from 1st year and 2nd year were selected. Their socio-demographic characteristics, dietary habits and nutritional status were assessed through a questionnaire. Hemoglobin levels were measured by Sysmex while mid upper arm circumference and (MUAC) and body mass index (BMI) were measured with the help of measuring tape and weighing machine, respectively. Results: Mean age of the students was 19.5 ± 2.1. All the participants were unmarried, 108 (94.7%) liked traditional food, and 84 (73.3%) had a habit of daily breakfast intake. Most of the students (n=73, 64%) were consuming fast/junk food while 81(71.1%) of the students used to take meat and meat products three times a week. A total of 42 respondents (36.8%) were underweight while 41 (36%) were anemic. Positive association was found between eating habits and hemoglobin levels (p = 0.001). Relationship between regular intake of breakfast with BMI and MUAC was also positive (p = 0.003 and 0.02, respectively). Conclusion: It is concluded that eating habits affect the nutritional status of adolescent females, while skipping breakfast is associated with anemia.

Maternal high-fat diet consumption results in fetal malprogramming predisposing to the onset of metabolic syndrome-like phenotype in adulthood

2006 ◽  
Vol 291 (4) ◽  
pp. E792-E799 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malathi Srinivasan ◽  
Subhash D. Katewa ◽  
Arivazhagan Palaniyappan ◽  
Jignesh D. Pandya ◽  
Mulchand S. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Glucose Intolerance ◽  
Plasma Levels ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Female Rats ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Male Progeny ◽  
Plasma Insulin Levels

Chronic consumption of a high-fat (HF) diet by female rats in their postweaning period resulted in significant increases in body weight and plasma levels of insulin, glucose, and triglycerides during pregnancy compared with female rats consuming a standard rodent laboratory chow (LC). On gestational day 21, plasma insulin levels and the insulin secretory response of islets to various secretogogues were significantly increased in HF fetuses. The HF male progeny weaned onto LC (HF/LC) demonstrated increases in body weight from postnatal day 60 onward. In adulthood, HF/LC male rats were significantly heavier than controls, had increased plasma levels of insulin, glucose, free fatty acids, and triglycerides, and demonstrated glucose intolerance. HF/LC male islets secreted increased amounts of insulin in response to low glucose concentrations, but their response to a high glucose concentration was similar to that of LC/LC islets. In another set of experiments, when the male progeny of HF female rats were weaned onto a high-sucrose diet (HF/HSu), their metabolic profile was further worsened. These results indicate that chronic consumption of a HF diet by female rats malprograms the male progeny for glucose intolerance and development of increased body weight in adulthood. The long-term high-fat feeding to female rats employed in this study bears resemblance to the dietary habits in Western societies. The results of this study implicate dietary practices of women in the etiology of the present epidemic of human obesity and related disorders.

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