Nutritional Knowledge of Water Polo Players

AIM: The critical role of nutrition in athletes’ performance is widely accepted, and water polo players are no exception. However, there are no studies about their adequate knowledge of proper nutrition. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess the nutritional knowledge of water polo players. MATERIAL & METHOD: We examined 30 male and 11 female water polo players of the A1 Greek national league, aged 16-37. Participants answered the “General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire” (Kliemann et al., Eur J Clin Nutr 70: 1174–1180, 2016) consisting of 86 questions on general nutrition knowledge. Results were analyzed with descriptive statistics and with the χ2 test to examine gender differences. RESULTS: Participants answered correctly 59% and incorrectly 41% of the questions. The majority of false answers were about the role of fruits and vegetables, body composition, fats, nutritional supplements, salt, the energy content of food, micronutrients, sugar-containing foods, alcohol, the glycemic index, and whole-grain foods. Males performed significantly better in 2 questions compared to females (which combination of vegetables had more vitamins and which of chip choices is lower in fat). CONCLUSIONS: Water polo players had satisfactory knowledge on general nutrition, with males performing slightly better than females. However, they should receive further education on nutrition by experts in order to clarify misconceptions that still exist.

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Nutritional Knowledge and Practice among Patients with Non-communicable Diseases Attending Mbale Regional Referral Hospital in Eastern Uganda: A Cross Sectional Study

International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health ◽

10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v37i130154 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Esther Nambala ◽

Jayne Byakika-Tusiime ◽

Yahaya Gavamukulya

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Nutrition Knowledge ◽

Referral Hospital ◽

P Value ◽

Nutritional Knowledge ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Regional Referral Hospital ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Eastern Uganda

Aim: To determine nutritional knowledge and practices among patients with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) attending Mbale Regional Referral hospital, in Eastern Uganda. Study Design: A mixed methods cross sectional study design was used. Place and Duration of Study: Mbale Regional Referral Hospital among patients attending the NCD clinic from May to July 2017. Methodology: Two hundred sixty clients were recruited for the study. Quantitative data was collected through structured administered questionnaires. Quantitative data was analyzed at univariate, bivariate and multivariate levels. Chi square test and logistic regression were used to determine the association between nutrition knowledge and utilization. Qualitative data was coded first and summarized according to the themes. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 55 years (SD= 14) and hospital was the main source of nutrition information (n=156, 60%). Most respondents (n=156, 60%) had a high level of nutrition knowledge, however only 48.8% (n=127) were utilizing the knowledge. Those who had attained secondary level of education were 2.308 more likely to utilize the nutrition knowledge than those who had never studied P value of .028, 95CI (1.093-4.874). Those with tertiary education were even 9.261 times more likely to utilize the knowledge P value <.001 95CI (2.721-31.522). Those with adequate knowledge were about 1.6 times most likely to utilize the nutrition knowledge compared to those with inadequate knowledge level, however, with the adjusted odd ratio of 1.573 at 95% CI (0.923- 2.868) the results were not statistically significant (P value .098). Conclusion: NCD patients had adequate knowledge, with a few of them utilizing the knowledge. High education level was associated with better nutrition practices.

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Role of parents relates to vegetable and fruit comsumption on students at Junior High School Hang Tuah 2 Jakarta

ARGIPA (Arsip Gizi dan Pangan) ◽

10.22236/argipa.v5i1.3894 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 44-54

Author(s):

Sinta Hikmatun Nisa

Keyword(s):

Mass Media ◽

Junior High School ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Vegetable Consumption ◽

Media Exposure ◽

Fruit And Vegetable Consumption ◽

Nutritional Knowledge ◽

School Students ◽

Role Of Parents

Consumption of vegetables and fruit in junior high school students in South Jakarta is very low. Various factors affect the consumption of vegetables and fruits including knowledge of nutrition, the role of parents, peers, and exposure to mass media. This study’s purpose was to determine the relationship of nutritional knowledge, the role of parents, peers, and exposure to mass media with the consumption of vegetables and fruit in Hang Tuah 2 Middle School students. The subjects in this study were students in classes VII and VIII, totaling 130 samples, taken by simple random sampling technique. This study used a cross-sectional design conducted in February-August 2019. Data of knowledge, role of parents, peers, and mass media exposure were taken by interview using a structured questionnaire. Data on vegetable and fruit consumption was taken with Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency. Data analysis using Chi-Square Test. This study showed that 88.5% of students consume less fruits and vegetables. There was a significant relationship between the role of parents with fruit and vegetable consumption (p=0,007), while nutritional knowledge, the role of peers, and exposure to mass media did not have a significant relationship with fruit and vegetable consumption. Keywords: Fruits and Vegetables, Media Exposure, Nutrition Knowledge, Role of Friends, Role of Parents

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Assistive technology enables inclusion in higher education: The role of Higher and Further Education Disability Services Association

African Journal of Disability ◽

10.4102/ajod.v8i0.558 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Author(s):

Marcia Lyner-Cleophas

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Assistive Technology ◽

Critical Role ◽

Further Education ◽

Assistive Technologies ◽

Disability Services ◽

Prospective Students ◽

Online Tools ◽

And Training

Background: Using assistive technology is one way to foster inclusion of students in the post-school education and training (PSET) sector.Objectives: Higher and Further Education Disability Services Association (HEDSA) enables the sharing of new knowledge about assistive technologies through its symposia, and making information available on its website. Additionally, it facilitates dialogue and collaboration amongst institutions in the PSET network using a listserv and newsletters, given that PSET institutions are spread countrywide.Method: This is an article based on a presentation at the 5th African Network of Evidence-to-Action in Disability (AfriNEAD) conference in Ghana in 2017 that focused on the value of assistive technology for students pursuing studies in the PSET sector and the role played by HEDSA in South Africa.Results: The positive gains and existing gaps in disability inclusion in the higher education sector in South Africa are highlighted, with reference to access to technology. All higher education institutions have internet access and can thereby make use of listservs to communicate information. MapAbility is a way that prospective students can gain a snapshot view of available resources at institutions of learning, using the internet.Conclusion: An association such as HEDSA plays a critical role in the PSET sector to enhance disability inclusion using online tools to disseminate information.

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The Role of the SLP in Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening and Assessment

Perspectives on Language Learning and Education ◽

10.1044/lle15.2.50 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 50-59 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Amy Philofsky

Keyword(s):

Language Development ◽

Critical Role ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Children With Asd ◽

Prevalence Estimates ◽

Notable Increase ◽

Screening Assessment ◽

Critical Components

AbstractRecent prevalence estimates for autism have been alarming as a function of the notable increase. Speech-language pathologists play a critical role in screening, assessment and intervention for children with autism. This article reviews signs that may be indicative of autism at different stages of language development, and discusses the importance of several psychometric properties—sensitivity and specificity—in utilizing screening measures for children with autism. Critical components of assessment for children with autism are reviewed. This article concludes with examples of intervention targets for children with ASD at various levels of language development.

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