scholarly journals The Effect on Children’s Attitudes Towards Food Associated With Their Non-Cognitive Skills, and With the Nutrition Knowledge of Their Parents

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Tomoko Osera ◽  
Nobuko Taniguchi ◽  
Hiroko Hashimoto ◽  
Nobutaka Kurihara
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Parental Knowledge ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Exact Test

Early childhood is the most important time for establishing healthy eating habits, and of course during this period a mother can have a great influence in this regard. In this study explored what major factors influence the development children’s food habits and whether the level of nutrition knowledge of parents has a material impact. This study involved 219 students (age renge, 3–5 years) and their parents in Osaka prefecture in Japan. Mothers were administered questionnaires that contained uestions pertaining to lifestyle, unidentifiable description of the children and their guardian’s SRH along with 39 questions to assess the food-related habits and attitudes. The correlates of the nutrition-related knowledge level of mothers and the children’s concern and respect for healthy eating were assessed using the Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test and the Mann-Whitney U test. The differences between high and low amount of parental knowledge and high and low non-cognitive skills towards food groups were also examined. Completed questionnaires were returned by 219 of the participants. Among the respondents, 50.7% were male, and 92.2% of the parents indicated that they get nutrition information from the Internet. We remarkably found that the level of mother’s knowledge about nutrition had no statistically significant influence on how the children in this study understood food. However, chilren’s concern and respect for food were significantly associated with their participation in various aspects of food preparation (help with washing and cooking of food) and presentation (help with setting up the table) (P < 0.05, Mann–Whitney U test). Participation of Japanese kindergarten children in such activities was significantly associated with high level of food-related non-cognitive skills. Of note, the nutrition-related knowledge level of the mother showed no significant association with the attitude of their children towasds food.

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 Changes in Self-reported Healthy Eating Behavior Frequency and Nutrition Knowledge Among Youth Participating in the WeCook Program (FS16-08-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amelia Miramonti ◽  
James Bovaird ◽  
Tara Dunker ◽  
Lisa Franzen-Castle ◽  
Michelle Krehbiel
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Food And Agriculture ◽  
Healthy Eating Behavior ◽  
Eating Fruit ◽  
Behavior Frequency ◽  
Healthy Eating Behaviors

Abstract Objectives Assess changes in healthy eating behaviors and nutrition knowledge in youth after participating in the WeCook program. Methods 107 4th-5th grade students from two Title I elementary schools in Nebraska participated in a 12-week afterschool program focused on nutrition, cooking, and physical activity (WeCook). Students completed surveys and a nutrition knowledge assessment based on the MyPlate guidelines at the beginning (T1) and end (T2) of the program. Surveys included 4 questions regarding self-reported frequency of healthy eating behaviors (EB) on a 0–3 scale. For the MyPlate (MP) assessment, youth were asked to build a healthy plate using a blank MyPlate template and food models. Plates were scored using a system based on the 5 food groups on a healthy plate per the MyPlate guidelines (fruit, vegetable, protein, grain, dairy); 1 point was given for each of the correct food groups (maximum score = 5). Friedman tests were used to assess changes from T1 to T2 for the each of the EB questions, each of the categories for MP, and the total scores for EB and MP. Results There was no change from T1 to T2 for the EB total score (χ2(df=1) = 2.722, P = 0.099). There was an increase in the frequency of choosing healthy snacks (χ2(df=1) = 9.00, P = 0.003), but no other individual EB questions (P ≥ 0.639). There was an increase in the MP total score from T1 ($\bar{x}$ = 3.92) to T2 ($\bar{x}$ = 4.34, χ2(df=1) = 2.72, P = 0.099), and an increase in the proportion of youth who scored points for fruits (T1: $\bar{x}$ = 0.92, T2: $\bar{x}$ = 1.00, χ2(df=1) = 8.00, P = 0.005) and grains (T1: $\bar{x}$ = 0.51, T2: $\bar{x}$ = 0.73, χ2(df=1) = 11.52, P = 0.001), but not vegetables, protein, or dairy (P ≥ 0.24). Conclusions After participating in the WeCook program youth reported increased frequency of choosing healthy snacks, but there were no significant increases in reported frequency of eating fruit, vegetables, or breakfast. Youth were more likely to correctly include fruits and grains on the MyPlate assessment after the intervention. There was no change in the likelihood of youth including vegetables, protein, or dairy on the MyPlate assessment, possibly because ≥74% of youth scored points in these categories at T1, leaving little room for improvement at T2. Funding Sources The WeCook program and this research were funded by the Child, Youth, and Families at Risk grant through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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 NUTRITION AS A BONES HEALTH FACTOR WITH SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 3426-3431
Author(s):  
Rositsa Chamova ◽  
◽  
Maria Panteleeva ◽  
Eliyana Ivanova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Bone Density ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional

Osteoporosis is a global health problem with increasing importance. It is a chronic, debilitating disease characterized by low bone density and deterioration of the micro architectonics of bone tissue. Although genetic factors largely determine the bone size and density, factors such as healthy eating, good physical activity and avoiding alcohol and smoking also play a key role. At all ages, healthy eating is an important factor in bone health. Aim: To study the eating habits that are important for bone health in women from Varna. Methods: A cross-sectional study of the eating habits of 139 women in Varna was conducted between January 2018 and March 2019. Questions, giving information on diet, frequency of consumption of certain food groups and beverages, affecting bone density, physical activity, demographic indicators are included in the questionnaire. Descriptive analysis of the data is done with SPSS version 19. Results: The average age of the participants was 29.86 ± 13.60 years. Daily consumption of milk and dairy products was found among 36.7% and 32.4% of the respondents respectively. The relative share of respondents who consume fish 1-2 times a week is 33.1%. The daily consumption of fruits and vegetables is 47.5% and 56.8% respectively. Conclusion: Nutrition plays an important role in reducing the risk of osteoporosis by affecting the development and maintenance of bone mass.

scholarly journals Qualitative Analysis of the “Healthy Growing at School Program” - Vision of Health Professionals, School Community and Family

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-83
Author(s):  
Amanda Marreti Felix ◽  
Thainá Dias Pereira ◽  
Camila Rizzaro Costa ◽  
Beatriz Vitória Giannichi ◽  
Maria Do Carmo Azevedo Leung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
School Community ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Average Score ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
School Program ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Healthy Eating Habits

Introduction: At present, school institutions exert a great influence on the diet of their pupils, since they usually remain for a long time in these places. The Food and Nutrition Education can help in the creation of healthy eating habits among children. Objective: To analyze the results of the Healthy Growing in School Program with regard to encouraging healthy eating habits among preschoolers at a school in São Paulo (São Paulo, Brazil). Methods: The Program lasted 1 academic year. The sample consisted of 108 children of both sexes, aged 4 to 6 years. A questionnaire was applied to those responsible for characterization and questions to measure the level of knowledge about balanced eating (score 0-37 points) at the beginning and end of the Program. Eighteen play activities were carried out with the children, and two with the parents. This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the São Camilo University Center (No.2,450,931). Results: Most of the parents or guardians have a high school education, receive from 1-3 minimum salaries and have a nutritional diagnosis of eutrophic. The average score of the food knowledge questionnaire was 27.0±2.5 at the beginning of the Program and did not show a significant difference at the end (p=0,322). From the development of educational activities, it was possible to observe that the preschoolers acquired more knowledge about the fruits, vegetables and vegetables most commonly consumed in São Paulo. The vision of the school community and families was positive about the Program. Conclusion: The Program provided has increased interest in healthy eating practices among children.

Inventarisasi Plasma Nutfah Serealia Lahan Kering Di Sekitar Kawasan Taman Nasional Kelimutu

AGRICA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-68
Author(s):  
Sri Wahyuni ◽  
Murdaningsih Murdaningsih
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Cereal Crops ◽  
Staple Food ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Dry Land ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Cultivation Techniques

The goal of this research was to identify the dryland cereal crop seed plasma types growing around Kelimutu National Park, located in Ende district on the island of Flores in Indonesia, by observing crop morphology and cultivation techniques.  Cereal crops represent the largest source of carbohydrates in the regional diet in comparison to other food groups in this area where dry land makes up 80% of the total available land.  It is estimated that the Ende district of Flores has adequate potential to produce dryland cereal as a staple food crop.  Previous studies have shown that farmer preference is shifting towards the cultivation of crops with a higher economic value which threatens the existence of some cereal crops.  Concurrently, shifts in eating habits have made rice a staple food in this region, leading to increased consumption and threatening the existence of other cereal crops.  Furthermore, outsiders tend to think of areas like Flores as being impoverished, with frequent problems with food security. Currently, there is a lack of knowledge within the youth population about the types of foods, especially cereals, which are rich in nutrients and their use in rituals.  This research aims to address this gap by collecting information on cereal crops in and around Kelimutu National Park for dissemination through educational and cultural tours. This study was conducted in the eastern subdistrict of Ndona, Flores and Wolojita Detusoko between June and December 2011.  Study findings identified 5 main cereal crops: paddy fields (consisting of: Are Rumba, Are Sela, Are Obo, Are Laka, Amera, Eko Ndale, Kea Ria, Are Mera, Are Kea Mboa, Eko Ena), corn (consisting of Java Roga, Nggela Java, Java, Keo Ri’a), sorghum (consisting of mera Lolo, Lolo Mite and Lolo Telo Leko), barley (consisting of Mera and Wete Wete Bara) and millet (consisting of Ke’o Mite and Ke’o).  Of the five types of cereal crops identified, one type (Pega, a subspecies of barley with a sorghum-like panicle) is not found in four of the districts.  It was found that corn, classified as a native plant, is strengthened through cultivation by re-seeding.  Study results illustrated that corn in this area is of reduced genetic quality, as illustrated by the fact that 3-4 cobs did not develop.  Alternatively, the Ke’o Bara strain of barley has a morphology and panicle strand number (270-300) that suggest that this species is typical of this region.

FAO/WHO GIFT: increasing the availability, harmonization and use of individual quantitative food consumption data worldwide

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
R Ferreira de Sousa ◽  
A Balcerzak ◽  
T Bevere ◽  
V Padula de Quadros
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
Dietary Exposure ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Consumption Data ◽  
Food Consumption Data

Abstract Introduction Understanding the various eating habits of different population groups, according to the geographical area, is critical to develop evidence-based policies for nutrition and food safety. The FAO/WHO Global Individual Food consumption data Tool (FAO/WHO GIFT) is a novel open-access online platform, hosted by FAO and supported by WHO, providing access to harmonized individual quantitative food consumption (IQFC) data, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods FAO/WHO GIFT disseminates IQFC data as ready-to-use food-based indicators in the form of infographics, and as microdata. The infographics intend to facilitate the use of these data by policy makers, providing an overview of key data according to population segments and food groups. The microdata is publicly available for download, and is intended for users that would like to do further analysis of the data. Results FAO/WHO GIFT is a growing repository. By June 2020, 14 datasets were available for dissemination and download, and an additional 44 datasets will be made available by 2022. FAO/WHO GIFT also provides an inventory of existing IQFC data worldwide, which currently contains detailed information on 268 surveys conducted in 105 countries. Conclusions FAO/WHO GIFT collates, harmonizes and disseminates IQFC data collected in different countries. This harmonization is aimed at enhancing the consistency and reliability of nutrient intake and dietary exposure assessments globally. FAO/WHO GIFT is developed in synergy with other global initiatives aimed at increasing the quality, availability and use of IQFC data in LMICs to enable evidence-based policy-making for better nutrition and food safety.

scholarly journals A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Feasibility Study of a WhatsApp-Delivered Intervention to Promote Healthy Eating Habits in Male Firefighters

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6633
Author(s):  
Winnie Wing Man Ng ◽  
Anthony Siu Wo Wong ◽  
Kin Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Healthy Eating Habits ◽  
Cluster Randomized

This cluster randomized controlled trial (CRCT)-designed study aimed to explore the feasibility of a promotion pamphlet and/or WhatsApp as a suitable mode of delivery to promote healthy eating habits with fruit and vegetables (F&V) among firefighters. Convenience and snowball sampling methods were used. Forty-five firefighters from 23 fire stations were recruited and they all received the printed pamphlet, while the intervention group participants (n = 20) received additional teaching material through WhatsApp every two weeks for eight weeks. Feasibility outcomes included retention, practicality, and implementation. The participants reported high levels of satisfaction with the intervention. There were significant improvements in the mean numbers of days consuming F&V (p = 0.002; p = 0.031) in the intervention group, and for fruit consumption (p = 0.033) in the control group between the baseline (T0) and 3 months after completion of intervention (T1). High levels of participants’ satisfaction with the intervention revealed that a full-scale CRCT of the WhatsApp-delivered intervention promoting healthy eating could be feasible, especially as a means of increasing the numbers of days they consumed F&V and the numbers of servings of these consumed per day.

Association between Food Intake and Overweight in Children Assisted by Primary Care

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 305-312
Author(s):  
Erivelton Sousa Lima ◽  
Amanda de Castro Amorim Serpa Brandão ◽  
Antonio Luiz Gomes Junior ◽  
Luana kelle Batista Moura ◽  
Gerardo Vasconcelos Mesquita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: The child feed in the first two years of life is of fundamental importance for a healthy growth and development. Aims: To verify the association between food consumption indicators and overweight in children under the age of two, followed up by primary care health professionals. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 232 children assisted by primary care. A structured questionnaire was used with questions on sociodemographic data of mothers or guardians and food intake and anthropometric data of children. The analysis of the association between excess weight and food intake indicators was performed using the Pearson’s chi-square test (χ2) and Fisher’s exact test (f ˂ 5). Results: Regarding food intake in children under 6 months of age, 35.1% of the children were exclusively breastfed. Among children at the age of 6 to 23 months: 66.3% were on continued breastfeeding; 16.7% consumed adequate foods at the age of 6 to 8 months; 90.4% consumed foods that belonged to the six food groups; 76.3% consumed food at the minimum frequency and with adequate consistency; 88.9% consumed iron-rich and vitamin A-rich foods, and 59.3% consumed ultra-processed foods. Regarding nutritional status, 24.5% of the children were overweight. Conclusion: There was no statistically significant association between overweight and food consumption indicators among the surveyed children. However, exclusive breastfeeding was below the recommended level, a low percentage of the introduction of complementary foods at the appropriate age and high consumption of ultra-processed foods reveal the need to improve the assistance provided by primary care to this group.

scholarly journals Diet and cancer in Northeast Brazil: evaluation of eating habits and food group consumption in relation to breast cancer

2008 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 820-828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávia Emília Leite de Lima ◽  
Maria do Rosário Dias de Oliveira Latorre ◽  
Maria José de Carvalho Costa ◽  
Regina Mara Fisberg
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Northeast Brazil ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Diet And Cancer ◽  
Control Study

A hospital-based case-control study was performed from August 2002 to November 2003 in Northeast Brazil. Eighty-nine women were recruited with histologically confirmed breast cancer (age 30-80 years), matched for age with 94 controls. Food consumption of cases and controls was evaluated by foods and food groups, categorized in consumption tertiles. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were obtained through unconditional logistic regression. Intake of fruits and juices, beans, and dairy products showed a strong association with reduced risk of breast cancer. Consumption of red and fried meat was positively associated with risk of breast cancer (red meat - OR = 4.30; 95%CI: 1.74-10.67; p for trend = 0.00). No association was observed in vegetable and sausage meat groups and breast cancer. Red and fried meat may be risk factors, and intake of fruit, beans, and dairy products may protect against breast cancer.

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