scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN GIZI DAN KEBIASAAN MAKAN DENGAN BERAT BADAN SANTRIWATI DI PONDOK PESANTREN AMANATUL UMMAH SURABAYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-36
Author(s):  
Dewi Putri Kurniawati ◽  
Wesiana Heris Santy ◽  
Pratiwi Hariyani Putri
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
The Body ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level

The nutrition problems that often occur in adolescence are multiple nutritional problems that is overweight and thin. It’s happen because imbalace between energy consumption and expulsion energy in the body metabolism. The prevalence of overweight and thin teenagers aged 16 – 18 are rising each year. The purpose of this research is to know the relation of nutrition knowledge and eating habits with weight of santriwati in boarding school Amanatul Ummah Surabaya. The design of this research is the cross sectional. The sample of research is 45 respondents, taken using a proportional random sampling. The instrument using a questionnaire, data analysis using spearman rank test with significance level 0.05. The research shows that almost half of the repondent having overweight (31.1%) and a small part has skinny (11.1%). The results of the test of rank spearman shows there is unrelation between nutrition knowledge with weight (p = 0,205) and there is relation between eating habits with weight (p = 0.000). It can be concluded that nutritional knowledge does not affect a person to choose nutritious foods and according to the need, but eating habits will effect for weight. Teenagers should apply of nutrition knowledge that they have so can change eating habits.

scholarly journals Cross-sectional study on the weight and length of infants in the interior of the State of São Paulo, Brazil: associations with sociodemographic variables and breastfeeding

2009 ◽  
Vol 127 (4) ◽  
pp. 198-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Laura Delbue Bernardi ◽  
Regina Esteves Jordão ◽  
Antônio de Azevedo Barros Filho
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sociodemographic Variables ◽  
Significance Level

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Increasing obesity is starting to occur among Brazilians. The aim of this study was to investigate the weight and length of children under two years of age in relation to sociodemographic variables and according to whether they were breastfed. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional randomized study conducted in 2004-2005, based on the declaration of live births (SINASC) in Campinas, Brazil. METHODS: 2,857 mothers of newborns were interviewed and answered a questionnaire seeking socioeconomic and breastfeeding information. The newborns' weights and lengths were measured at the end of the interviews and the body mass index was calculated. Percentiles (< 15 and > 85) and Z-scores (< -1 and > +1) were used for classification based on the new growth charts recommended by WHO (2006). The log-rank test, multiple linear regression and binomial test (Z) were used. The statistical significance level used was 5%. RESULTS: The predominant social level was class C. The median for exclusive breastfeeding was 90 days; 61.25% of the children were between P15 and P85 for body mass index and 61.12% for length, respectively. Children whose mothers studied for nine to eleven years and children whose mothers were unemployed presented lower weight. Children whose mothers worked in health-related professions presented lower length when correlated with breastfeeding. CONCLUSION: The breastfeeding, maternal schooling and maternal occupation levels had an influence on nutrition status and indicated that obesity is occurring in early childhood among the infants living in the municipality.

scholarly journals Nursing Students' Eating Habits, Subjective, and Mediterranean Nutrition Knowledge During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 237796082110382
Author(s):  
Gizell Green
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Subjective Knowledge ◽  
Healthy Eating Habits

Background Mediterranean nutrition knowledge, healthy eating habits, and subjective nutritional knowledge are crucially important to nursing students’ health. The study strives to examine, during the COVID-19 pandemic period: (a) nursing students' eating habits and their subjective nutritional knowledge according to three groups: novice, advanced, and senior; and (b) subjective knowledge and its role as a mediator between Mediterranean nutritional knowledge and nursing students’ eating habits. Methods A cross-sectional study design with a convenience sample consisting of 212 university nursing students. Participants volunteered to complete a questionnaire that examined their eating habits, subjective nutritional knowledge, and Mediterranean diet knowledge. The university's institutional review board provided permission to conduct the current study. Results Nursing students from the novice group had better eating habits than the advanced and senior groups, and no significant differences were found between the advanced and senior groups regarding eating habits. Additionally, Mediterranean nutritional knowledge had a positive indirect effect on eating habits through subjective nutritional knowledge. Therefore, subjective nutritional knowledge partially mediated the relationship between Mediterranean nutritional knowledge and eating habits. Conclusion First, especially for the advanced and senior groups, it is important to create opportunities for learning via seminars, symposia, and webinars. Interprofessional teams, such as clinical nutritionists or a registered certified dietitian and nursing student, can engage with important, authentic information. Second, since subjective nutritional knowledge was found to be a partial mediator, it may be assumed that there are other mediating variables that we did not examine in this study. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct further research to examine other factors that can serve as mediators for eating habits, in addition to subjective knowledge, especially during COVID-19 times.

scholarly journals Nutritional Knowledge and Eating Habits of the National Brazilian Futsal Team

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Angelo dos Santos Duarte Junior ◽  
Gina Louise Trakman ◽  
Júlio Brugnara Mello ◽  
Marcos Xavier De Andrade ◽  
Rodrigo Carlet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eating Habits ◽  
Food Group ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Significant Loss ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Supplement Use ◽  
Correct Score ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Futsal is a sport that requires nutritional support to support the high-energy expenditure and significant loss of fluids and electrolytes during training and matches. It is important that high-level athletes follow appropriate, evidence-based nutrition. To our knowledge, there is a lack of data on the eating habits and nutrition knowledge of Futsal players. Therefore, this study aims to describe the nutritional knowledge and eating habits of players of the national Brazilian Futsal Team. A secondary aim was to translate the Abridged Nutrition for Sport Questionnaire into Portuguese for use in Portuguese-speaking athletes. Material and methods: This is a cross-sectional and descriptive study. The evaluations were carried out during the preparation period of the Brazilian Futsal Team for the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2020 qualifiers.  We evaluated anthropometry (weight, height, body mass index) nutritional knowledge (assessed using a translated version of the Abridged Nutrition for Sport Knowledge Questionnaire) and eating habits (assessed using a validated Brazilian FFQ), as well as supplement use. The translation of the ANSKQ was undertaken using previous validated forward-backward translation procedures. Results: The mean total correct score on the ANSKQ was 12 out of a possible 35 (34.45%). The mean total correct score on the ANSKQ was 12 out of a possible 35 (34.45%). Players had a statistically significantly higher score for “General Nutrition” knowledge than Sports Nutrition Knowledge (47.27% vs 28.53%, p<0.005). Futsal players had infrequent consumption of the food group "Milk and dairy products", and frequent consumption of "Snacks" as well as fruits. Regarding dietary supplements, 46% of athletes said they consume, or previously consumed, with Whey Protein being the most common supplement. Conclusions: There is room from improvement in athletes nutrition knowledge, especially sports specific knowledge. Futsal players may also require education on appropriate supplement use and dietary intake.

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 Relationship Between Knowledge, Physical Activity with Body Mass Index of Woman Employass at the Nutrition Instalation Dr.Soetomo Hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Jaminah Jaminah ◽  
Trias Mahmudiono
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Public Hospital ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Employees

ABSTRAKObesitas merupakan penyakit kronis yang ditandai dengan peningkatan simpanan lemak, serta peningkatan IMT. ≥27. Perempuan usia 40-50 tahun lebih rentan mengalami obesitas karena penurunan kadar hormon estrogen. Prevalensi obesitas di Indonesia meningkat dari tahun 2007 hingga tahun 2013. Pengetahuan gizi menjadi salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi kejadian obesitas. Berdasarkan hasil baseline data pada bulan Mei 2016, dari 102 orang karyawan perempuan di Instalasi Gizi RSUD Dr. Soetomo menunjukkan bahwa persentase overweight/obesitas sebesar 65%. Tujuan penelitian yaitu untuk menganalisis hubungan pengetahuan gizi dan aktivitas fisik dengan IMT pada karyawan perempuan di Instalasi Gizi RSUD Dr. Soetomo Surabaya. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan rancang bangun cross sectional. Besar sampel 57 responden. Pemilihan sampel menggunakan teknik simple random sampling. Pengumpulan data dengan kuesioner, pengukuran antropometri, dan food recall. Hasil penelitian diperoleh status gizi  obesitas sebesar 75,4%. Pengetahuan gizi terbanyak kategori kurang 90%, aktivitas fisik terbanyak kategori sedang 76%. Ada hubungan antara pengetahuan gizi (p = 0,027) dan aktivitas fisik (p = 0,033) dengan IMT, sedangkan asupan energi, protein, lemak, karbohidrat (p > 0,372) yang berarti tidak ada hubungan dengan IMT. Kesimpulan penelitian, ada hubungan antara pengetahuan dan aktivitas fisik pada karyawan perempuan di Instalasi Gizi RSUD Dr. Soetomo terdapat IMT. Saran penelitian, perlu adanya edukasi gizi dan penambahan intensitas aktivitas fisik.Kata Kunci: aktivitas fisik, asupan zat gizi makro, indeks massa tubuh, pengetahuan gizi ABSTRACTObesity is a chronic disease that indicated by increasing fat store and Body Mass Index is more than or equal to 30. Women in the age of 40-50 years old are more susceptible to obesity due to decreased of estrogen hormone. The prevalence of obesity in Indonesia increased from 2007 to 2013. Nutrition knowledge is one of factors that can influence the obesity incidence. Preliminary data in May 2016 showed that among 102 female employees at the instalation of Nutrition Dr.Soetomo Regional Public Hospital, 65% were overweight/obese. The purpose of this study was to analyze the correlation between nutritional knowledge and physical activity with BMI on female employees at Installation of Nutrition Dr.Soetomo Regional Public Hospital Surabaya. This research was a cross sectional design with descriptive analytical method. Fifty seven respondents involved in this research and selected using simple random sampling technique were data collected using questionnaire, anthropometric measurements and food recall. The results showed that 75,4% respondents were obese. Most nutrition knowledge catagories less is 90%, physical activity of the most moderate activity categories is 76%. In conclution, it showed that a significant correlation between nutritional knowledge (p = 0,027) and physical activity (p = 0.033) to BMI. There was no significant correlation between energy, protein, fat, and carbohydrate intake (p >0,372).  It is suggested to conduct regular nutritional education and physical exercise in the hospital.Keywords: physical activity, macro nutrient intake, body mass index, nutritional knowledge

scholarly journals Hubungan Pengetahuan Anemia dengan Kebiasaan Makan pada Remaja Putri di SMPN 237 Jakarta

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 193
Author(s):  
Qorri Febriyana Romandani ◽  
Teti Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
Young Women ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
The Body ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRAKLatar belakang: Anemia merupakan keadaan dimana kadar Hemoglobin (Hb) di dalam tubuh di bawah normal. Hal ini dialami oleh remaja yang salah satunya disebabkan oleh kebiasaan makan yang tidak sehat, sehingga dibutuhkan pengetahuan untuk merubah perilaku remaja supaya tidak mengalami anemia. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi hubungan pengetahuan anemia dengan kebiasaan makan pada remaja putri di SMP N 237 Jakarta. Metode: Desain penelitian adalah deskriptif analitik menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional terhadap 100 remaja yang diambil dengan teknik Stratified Random Sampling. Pengambilan data dilakukan pada bulan April 2019. Kuesioner dikembangkan oleh peneliti dan digunakan setelah diuji validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Data dianalisis secara univariat dan bivariat (chi-square test). Hasil penelitian: Hasil analisis uji chi-square dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95% (p-value=0,05) menunjukkan hubungan yang bermakna antara pengetahuan anemia dengan kebiasaan makan pada remaja putri di SMP N 237 Jakarta (p-value=0,015). Kesimpulan: Peneliti merekomendasikan adanya pemberian edukasi terkait penyakit anemia dengan kebiasaan makan yang baik bagi remaja, bekerja sama dengan guru konseling atau UKS dan terintergrasi dalam kurikulum intra maupun ekstra kurikuler.Kata Kunci: anemia, kebiasaan makan, remaja putriRelationship of Anemia Knowledge with Eating Habits in Young Women at SMP N 237 Jakarta ABSTRACTBackground: Anemia is a condition where the levels of hemoglobin (Hb) in the body are below normal. This is experienced by teenagers, one of which is caused by unhealthy eating habits, so knowledge is needed to change the behavior of adolescents so they did not experience anemia. Aim: This study aims to identify the relationship of anemia knowledge with eating habits in young women at SMP N 237 Jakarta. Method: The study design was descriptive analytic using a cross sectional approach to 100 adolescents taken with the Stratified Random Sampling technique. Data was collected in April 2019. A set of questionnaire was developed by the researchers and used after its validity and reliability were tested. Data was analyzed with using univariate and bivariate analysis. Results: The results of the chi-square test analysis with a confidence level of 95% (p-value=0.05) showed a significant relationship between knowledge of anemia and eating habits in adolescent girls at SMP N 237 Jakarta (p-value=0.015). Conclusion: The researcher recommends providing education related to anemia with good eating habits for adolescents, working with counseling teachers or UKS and integrating it in the intra and extra curricular curriculum.Keywords: anemia, eating habits, young women

scholarly journals Percepção da imagem corporal e indicadores antropométricos e de composição corporal associados em idosos

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 525-534
Author(s):  
Iasmim Batista Correia ◽  
Nathalie De Almeida Silva ◽  
Paulo Granges e Silva ◽  
Tarciana Nobre de Menezes
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Image ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Image Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Body Image Perception

Aging leads to psychological losses and various physical changes that, associated with body-stereotyped patterns imposed by society, can cause disturbances in the body image perception (BIP) in the elderly. The aim of this study was to evaluate BIP in older adults living in the city of Campina Grande / PB and its relationship with different anthropometric and body composition indicators. This cross-sectional study was carried out with older adults of both sexes enrolled in the Family Health Strategy of Campina Grande, PB. BIP was considered as a dependent variable and body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), triceps skinfold (TSF), and arm fat area (AFA) as independent variables. The association between BIP and anthropometric indicators was verified using the Pearson chi-square test (X²), simple and multiple logistic regression, with significance level of p <0.05. Overall, 420 older adults were interviewed (68.1% women), of whom 409 reported their actual body image perception. Regarding the perception of idealized body image, 11 individuals did not respond and 230 were satisfied, since 179 desired another silhouette. Individuals with BMI indicative of overweight / obesity were more likely of showing body image dissatisfaction compared to those with normal weight. Subjects with excessive TSF showed greater body image dissatisfaction in relation to those with normal weight. Women were more likely of showing body image dissatisfaction. Thus, it was observed that variables BMI, TSF and sex were independently associated with body image satisfaction.

KEJADIAN DEPRESI PADA REMAJA MENURUT DUKUNGAN SOSIAL DI KABUPATEN JEMBER

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-101
Author(s):  
Adi Zayd Bintang ◽  
Ayik Mirayanti Mandagi
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACTDepression is a mental health problem that mostly occurs during adolescence. Physical, cognitive and emotional changes experienced during adolescence can cause stress. The prevalence of depression in adolescence has a very high increase compared to the age of children and adults. The main factor in being able to cure depression in adolescents is social support (Depkes, 2007). This study aims to identify depressive symptoms in adolescents and to find out the relationship between social support factors and depression incidence. This research is a quantitative research, with the type of observational analytic research with a cross sectional approach involving students at SMA XY in Jember Regency in May 2020. The analytical method uses the Chi Square test to see the relationship between independent and dependent variables with a significance level of α ≤ 0, 05. Data collection tool using google form. Determination of respondents by random sampling with a total of 158 respondents. The results of this study indicate that the distribution of women is 76.58% more than that of men. Based on the distribution of social support, 56.96% received good social support, while based on the incidence of depression, 54.43% did not experience depression. From the statistical test, the significance value of <0.05 indicates that there is a relationship between social support factors and the incidence of depression. Social support plays an effective role in overcoming depression experienced by adolescents.Keywords: Depression, Teens, social support. ABSTRAKDepresi merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan mental yang sebagian besar terjadi pada masa remaja. Perubahan fisik, kognitif dan emosional yang dialami pada masa remaja dapat menimbulkan stress. Prevalensi depresi pada usia remaja memiliki peningkatan yang sangat tinggi dibandingkan dengan usia anak-anak dan usia dewasa. Faktor utama untuk dapat menyembuhkan depresi pada remaja yaitu dukungan sosial (Depkes, 2007). Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi gejala depresi pada remaja dan mengetahui mengenai Hubungan Faktor Dukungan Sosial dengan Kejadian Depresi. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif, dengan jenis penelitian analitik observasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional yang melibatkan siswa di SMA XY di Kabupaten Jember pada Bulan Mei tahun 2020. Metode analisis menggunakan uji Chi Square untuk melihat hubungan variabel independen dan dependen dengan tingkat kemaknaan α ≤ 0,05. Alat pengumpulan data menggunakan google form. Penentuan responden secara random sampling dengan jumlah 158 reponden. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan distribusi perempuan 76,58% lebih banyak daripada laki-laki, berdasarkan distribusi dukungan sosial sebesar 56,96% mendapatkan dukungan sosial yang baik, sedangkan berdasarkan kejadian depresi sebesar 54,43% tidak mengalami depresi. Dari uji statistik nilai signifikansi sebesar < 0,05 menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan antara faktor dukungan sosial dengan kejadian depresi. Dukungan sosial berperan efektif dalam mengatasi depresi yang dialami remaja.Kata Kunci: Depresi, Remaja, Dukungan Sosial.

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.

Assessing the Efficacy of a Group Mediated Nutritional Knowledge Intervention for Individuals with Obesity

2016 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 206-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baukje Miedema ◽  
Andrea Bowes ◽  
Ryan Hamilton ◽  
Stacey Reading
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Registered Dietitians ◽  
Active Intervention

Purpose: This study reports on the effect of a group-based nutrition and physical activity intervention program on nutrition knowledge and eating habits in a cohort of people with obesity. Methods: A quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-test measures. The intervention consisted of physical activity led by certified exercise physiologists and a nutritional education component led by registered dietitians over a 6-month period followed by 6 months of self-management. Participants’ nutrition knowledge and eating habits were assessed using the modified Nutrition Assessment, the Nutrition Knowledge Survey, and the Food Choice Questionnaires at baseline, after the 6-month intervention, and after 6 months of self-management. Results: Complete data were available for 59 (40%) of participants after 12 months because of attrition. Nutritional knowledge and behaviours improved. Participants reported increasing their consumption of healthy foods during the active intervention and maintained these changes through the self-management phase. Knowledge of healthy foods was improved and a greater likelihood of choosing food for weight control and health properties was reported. Conclusions: Knowledge and reported consumption of healthier nutrition improved during the active intervention and was maintained during the self-management period for individuals who completed the program. Registered dietitians can play an important role in managing patients with obesity in group settings.

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