The Difference of Perception about Nutritional Problems and Food intakes, Nutrition Knowledge Score and Realities of Nutrition Education between Parents and Preschool Teachers

Purpose. To investigate the level of nutrition knowledge and attitude of adolescent male and female swimmers training competitively in Trinidad and Tobago.Methodology. A self-administered questionnaire, which consisted of 21 nutrition knowledge and 11 attitude statements, was utilized to assess the level of nutrition knowledge and attitude of adolescent swimmers. For the assessment of nutrition knowledge, correct answers were given a score of “1” and incorrect answers were given a score of “0.” For the evaluation of attitude towards nutrition, a score ranging from 1 to 5 was assigned to each response; “5” was given to the most positive response, and “1” was given to the most negative. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21.0.Results. Two hundred and twenty swimmers with a mean age of14.56±2.544completed the questionnaire. The mean nutrition knowledge score was10.97±2.897and mean attitude score was41.69±6.215. Nutrition knowledge was positively and significantly related to the number of reported nutrition sources (r=0.172,P=0.005). Nutrition knowledge was positively and significantly related to the attitude (r=0.130,P=0.027).Conclusions and Implication. Athletes lack nutrition knowledge but have a positive attitude towards nutrition, which may indicate receptiveness to future nutrition education.

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The Effects of a Nutrition Education Intervention on Sports Nutrition Knowledge during a Competitive Season in Highly Trained Adolescent Swimmers

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13082713 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (8) ◽

pp. 2713

Author(s):

Weelun Foo ◽

Mark A. Faghy ◽

Andy Sparks ◽

Josh W. Newbury ◽

Lewis A. Gough

Keyword(s):

Nutrition Education ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Nutrition Knowledge ◽

Sports Nutrition ◽

Education Intervention ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Competitive Swimming ◽

Individual Basis ◽

Competitive Season ◽

The Mean

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a seven-week nutrition education intervention on the sports nutrition knowledge (SNK) of highly trained UK adolescent swimmers. Fifteen national and international adolescent swimmers (males = 5; females = 10, 15.5 ± 1.1 years, 170.2 ± 7.5 cm, 60.3 ± 5.7 kg) participated in the study during seven consecutive weeks of the competitive swimming season. The participants received 30 min of nutrition education once per week in a classroom-based setting after they had completed their regular swim training. An undergraduate sports nutrition student delivered all nutrition education sessions and SNK questionnaires were administered to the participants pre- and post-intervention. The mean total SNK score improved by 8.3% (SD = 8.4%, 95% CI = 4.1–12.6; p = 0.006; ES = 1.0) following the nutrition education sessions. On an individual basis, ten swimmers significantly improved their total SNK score, whereas four swimmers did not improve, and one swimmer performed significantly worse after the intervention. Moreover, the swimmers’ knowledge of hydration improved by 22.2% (SD = 20.6%, 95% CI = 11.8–32.6, p = 0.004, ES = 1.1) over the seven-week timeframe, which was the only nutrition topic to have a significantly increased knowledge score. The current study therefore suggests that a nutrition education intervention can positively influence the SNK of highly trained adolescent swimmers.

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PENGARUH PEMBERIAN ZAT MULTI GIZI MIKRO DAN PENDIDIKAN GIZI TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN GIZI, PEMENUHAN ZAT GIZI DAN STATUS BESI REMAJA PUTRI

Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan ◽

10.25182/jgp.2011.6.3.171-177 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 171 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Cesilia Meti Dwiriani ◽

Rimbawan Rimbawan ◽

Hardinsyah Hardinsyah ◽

Hadi Riyadi ◽

Drajat Martianto

Keyword(s):

Nutrition Education ◽

Adolescent Girls ◽

Iron Status ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Nutrition Knowledge ◽

Control Group ◽

The Third ◽

Trained Teacher ◽

Experiment Control ◽

Mean Adequacy Ratio

This study was aimed to analyze the effect of multi-micronutrients (MMN) supplementation and nutrition education on nutrition knowledge, mean adequacy ratio (MAR) and iron status of young adolescent girls (YAG). The study was done in three purposively selected junior high schools (JHS) in rural Bogor by implementing a quasi experiment control trial for 112 YAG for 16 weeks: thirty five YAG in the first JHS as a MMN group (SG) were given three times of MMN tablets per week, forty two YAG in the second JHS were given MMN tablet plus nutrition education delivered by trained teacher fortnightly called SGP group and thirty five YAG in the third JHS as a control group. The result showed that the increment of nutrition knowledge score as well as MAR of SGP group were significantly higher than the other two groups. The decrement level of hemoglobin (Hb) in SG and SGP groups was significantly lower than in control group, but in the subset data of anemic group, both intervention groups had significantly increased level of Hb. This imply that nutrition education improved nutrition knowledge of YAG, but MMN tablet could not improve Hb level in general and only had effect on YAG suffering from anemia.<br />Key words: multi-micro nutrients, nutrition education, iron status, adolescent girls

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Development and Implementation of a Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire for Ultraendurance Athletes

International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism ◽

10.1123/ijsnem.2017-0322 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 39-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Claire Blennerhassett ◽

Lars R. McNaughton ◽

Lorcan Cronin ◽

S. Andy Sparks

Keyword(s):

Nutrition Education ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Nutrition Knowledge ◽

Sports Nutrition ◽

Sport Nutrition ◽

Nutritional Knowledge ◽

Knowledge Questionnaire ◽

Significant Difference

The nutritional intake of ultraendurance athletes is often poorly matched with the requirements of the sport. Nutrition knowledge is a mediating factor to food choice that could correct such imbalances. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to develop and validate a questionnaire to assess the nutrition knowledge of ultraendurance athletes. Nutritional knowledge was assessed using a modified sports nutrition knowledge questionnaire (ULTRA-Q). Four independent assessors with specialization in sports nutrition confirmed the content validity of the ULTRA-Q. Registered sports nutritionists, registered dietitians, and those without nutrition training completed the ULTRA-Q on two separate occasions. After the first completion, a significant difference in nutrition scores between groups (p ≤ .001) provided evidence of construct validity. After the second completion, intraclass correlation coefficients comparing nutrition scores between time points (.75–.95) provided evidence of test–retest reliability. Subsequently, experienced ultraendurance athletes (male: n = 74 and female: n = 27) completed the ULTRA-Q. Athletes also documented their sources of nutrition knowledge for ultraendurance events. The total nutrition knowledge score for ultraendurance athletes was 68.3% ± 9.5%, and there were no significant differences in knowledge scores between males and females (67.4% ± 9.6% and 70.7% ± 9.3%, respectively) or between runners and triathletes (69.1% ± 9.7% and 65.1% ± 9.4%, respectively). In general, it appeared that ultraendurance athletes favored other athletes (73%) over nutrition experts (8%) as a source of nutritional information. The findings of this study indicate that ultraendurance athletes had a reasonable level of nutrition knowledge, but interathlete variability suggests a need for targeted nutrition education.

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ONLINE BASED NUTRITION EDUCATION: FOOD SAFETY QUIZ FOR ADOLESCENTS

ICCD ◽

10.33068/iccd.vol1.iss1.48 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 317-322

Author(s):

Wardina Humayra ◽

Hardinsyah Hardinsyah ◽

Ayiani Harfika ◽

Septian Suhandono

Keyword(s):

Food Safety ◽

Nutrition Education ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Nutrition Knowledge ◽

Digital Era ◽

The People ◽

Effective Option ◽

Teenagers And Young Adults ◽

The Mean ◽

Online Forms

Nowadays, online based nutrition education can be more efficient way in the digital era while the people regularly used mobile sites for updating the information. This program aims to educate adolescent on food safety and balanced nutrition as well as to measure the effectiveness through online based quiz. This program was named "Food Safety Quiz via Online (FOSQO)", which held for four months divided into 8 terms and targeted on teenagers and young-adults (17-35 yrs old). The quiz in each term contained 20 questions regard food safety and balanced nutrition using online forms that available on the website page of Linisehat.com. The results showed that FOSQO had registered 595 adolescents including 303 actual participants. The mean nutrition knowledge score of the eight terms was 58±18 and the mean length of time spent to answer the questions was 215±39 seconds. The mean nutrition knowledge score of the 8 terms for the winners was 85±8 and the mean length of time spent to answer the questions was 194±45seconds. The score of nutrition knowledge among participants who join the quiz repeatedly was rising 21±14. Online based nutrition education of FOSQO could be an effective option to reach more millennial for improving their curiosity on gathering information of food safety and balanced nutrition.

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Perspectives and Assessment of the Catered Food Environment at a University (P04-137-19)

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzz051.p04-137-19 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

Sylvia Crixell ◽

Lindsey Menge ◽

James Oliver

Keyword(s):

Nutrition Education ◽

Food Environment ◽

Nutritional Quality ◽

Food Preferences ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Nutrition Knowledge ◽

Sweetened Beverages ◽

Study Protocols ◽

Administrative Assistants

Abstract Objectives Food consumed at work contributes to diet quality. Mandatory meetings often include catered foods selected by someone else. No research has investigated a worksite catered food environment. The objective of this study was foundational, to describe the nutritional quality of foods provided at employee meetings at a university, and explore perspectives and nutrition knowledge of administrative assistants who order. Methods Study protocols were compliant with the university IRB. Foods and beverages included on receipts for catered events in 2016 (n = 686) were categorized (Crixell, PCD 2014). Administrative assistants who order foods (n = 451) were invited via email to participate in four focus groups exploring factors affecting ordering, and to take a previously validated nutrition knowledge survey (Jones, JNEB 2015). Recorded audio was transcribed and analyzed per the classic analysis strategy. Emergent themes were identified. Results Sweetened beverages were provided at about one-third of meals and half of snacks. Desserts were provided at about three-fourths of events. At most dinners, high-fat entrées were offered. The majority of focus group participants were female (85%) and Caucasian (52%). Policies, paperwork, convenience, budget, vendors, feedback, food preferences, personal motives, and nutrition were among emergent themes. A total of 138 took the survey; 31 took it again. The majority were female (82%) and Caucasian (55%). Each domain ofnutrition knowledge had high internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.87 (MyPyramid), 0.89 (Nutrient Content), 0.85 (Diet-disease), 0.95 (Total). Per test-retest reliability, the correlation between first and second scores was significant but low, r = .534 < .70, P = .002. Paired samples t-test indicated no significant differences between assessments, P = .452. The average nutrition knowledge score was 50%. Conclusions Nutritional quality of catered foods could readily be improved by removing sweetened beverages and replacing desserts and unhealthy entrées with fruits, vegetables, and lean protein foods.Ordering may be improved by addressing barriers, including policies, and providing nutrition education and resources such as healthful menu options for those who order food. Funding Sources N/A.

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Evaluation of Nutrition Knowledge in Female Gaelic Games Players

Sports ◽

10.3390/sports8120154 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (12) ◽

pp. 154 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Michèle Renard ◽

David T. Kelly ◽

Niamh Ní Chéilleachair ◽

Ciarán Ó Catháin

Keyword(s):

General Education ◽

Nutrition Education ◽

Female Athletes ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Nutrition Knowledge ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Dietary Behaviour ◽

Education History ◽

Dietary Recommendations ◽

History Of

Improvements in nutrition knowledge have been associated with increased carbohydrate consumption and greater adherence to dietary recommendations among female athletes. In order to assess whether nutrition knowledge interventions in female Gaelic games players may be beneficial, it is necessary to first of all investigate current levels of nutrition knowledge in this population. Given that many demographic characteristics have been shown to influence nutrition knowledge, it is also important for these to be investigated. The aims of this study were to evaluate the nutrition knowledge of female Gaelic games players, compare knowledge by players’ characteristics and identify players’ preferences for information and support. A validated 35-item questionnaire was completed by 328 female Gaelic games players (Age: 23.7 ± 5.0 years). Players’ mean nutrition knowledge score was 46.0% ± 11.8% and classified as “poor”. Elite players scored greater (+4.5–5.9%, p < 0.05) than subelite players. Players with higher levels of general education, history of formal nutrition education and previous advice from a nutritionist also presented greater nutrition knowledge (+3.7–7.5%, p < 0.05). Future education interventions with female Gaelic games players may lead to beneficial changes in dietary behaviour and would likely benefit from stratifying content based on athletes’ demographic characteristics, given the differences observed.

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The Relationship Between Nutrition Knowledge and Development of Complications in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Romanian Journal of Diabetes Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases ◽

10.1515/rjdnmd-2016-0028 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 23 (4) ◽

pp. 341-351 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Deniz Korkut ◽

Gul Ergor ◽

Gulsah Kaner ◽

Nilgun Seremet Kurklu

Keyword(s):

Nutrition Education ◽

Diabetic Foot ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Nutrition Knowledge ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Type 2 Diabetic Patients ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Difference ◽

The Relationship

Abstract Background and Aims: Diabetes is increasing rapidly in Turkey as most countries in the world. The prevention of complications which is the main aim in the treatment of diabetes can be accomplished partly with nutrition education. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between nutrition knowledge (NK) and complications in patients with type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods: 280 patients with 8-20 years of diabetes duration who applied to diet outpatient clinic were recruited. The questionnaire was prepared by the investigators to assess the NK. A score was calculated on the scale of 100. The complications were determined based on hospital records and patients’ selfreport. Results: 63.2% of participants were female and 36.8% were male. The most common complications in participants were retinopathy (56.1%) and neuropathy (42.9%). The mean NK score was 80.2±11.7. At least one complication was seen in 85.0% of the participants. There was no significant difference for having any complication in patients with adequate and inadequate NK. However the risk of diabetic foot, and coronary artery disease was significantly higher in women with inadequate NK. Conclusion: NK is quite high in long term diabetic patients. However no effect of the NK on the development of complications could be shown. The difference of effect between men and women could be due to the fact that food is mostly prepared by women thus not much chance of the knowledge of men to be reflected on his eating habits. The knowledge difference among female patients was seen in the results as; in women with inadequate NK, the prevalence of diabetic foot and CAD was significantly higher.

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Nutrition Knowledge Among Young Finnish Endurance Athletes and Their Coaches

International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism ◽

10.1123/ijsnem.2017-0264 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 28 (5) ◽

pp. 522-527 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Maria Heikkilä ◽

Raisa Valve ◽

Mikko Lehtovirta ◽

Mikael Fogelholm

Keyword(s):

Nutrition Education ◽

Team Sports ◽

Positive Association ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Food Choices ◽

Nutrition Knowledge ◽

Endurance Athletes ◽

Performance Recovery ◽

Cross Country Skiing ◽

Cross Country

The nutrition knowledge of athletes and coaches is often inadequate. However, athletes need sufficient knowledge of this subject to understand the importance of food choices for their athletic performance, recovery, and overall health. Adequate nutrition knowledge and skills are important for coaches because they are often the most significant source of nutrition knowledge for their athletes. Most previous nutrition knowledge studies have been carried out in team sports and outside Scandinavia. The aim of this study, therefore, was to evaluate the nutrition knowledge of Finnish endurance athletes (156 males and 156 females; age = 17.9 ± 1.2 years) and their coaches (69 males and 25 females; age = 44.3 ± 12.3 years). The three main sports among the participants were cross-country skiing (n = 53 coaches and n = 111 athletes), orienteering (n = 13 and n = 110), and biathlon (n = 6 and n = 38). On average, the coaches (N = 94) answered 81% ± 9% of the 79 nutrition questionnaire items correctly, whereas the respective result was 73% ± 9% among the athletes (N = 312). The coaches had significantly (p < .001) better nutrition knowledge of all the five subcategories of the questionnaire, whereas the “dietary supplements” and “nutrition recommendations for endurance athletes” subcategories appeared particularly difficult for the athletes. The average nutrition knowledge score of athletes was relatively low. As nutrition knowledge may have a positive association with athletes’ food choices and subsequent dietary intake, Finnish endurance athletes and coaches would benefit from enhanced nutrition education.

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Exploring General and Sports Nutrition and Food Knowledge in Elite Male Australian Athletes

International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism ◽

10.1123/ijsnem.2013-0259 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 225-232 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Brooke L. Devlin ◽

Regina Belski

Keyword(s):

Nutrition Education ◽

Vegetable Intake ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Nutrition Knowledge ◽

Sports Nutrition ◽

Food Sources ◽

Published Data ◽

Fat Intake ◽

Dietary Recommendations ◽

Nutrition Messages

Nutrition knowledge is believed to influence nutritional intake, which in turn influences performance in elite athletes. There is currently no published data on the nutrition knowledge of elite Australian Football (AF) players. The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the current level of general and sports nutrition knowledge in elite male AF athletes. Forty six elite male AF players (23.5 ± 2.8 years) answered 123 questions relating to five areas of nutrition knowledge: dietary recommendations, sources of nutrients, choosing everyday foods, alcohol and sports nutrition. Demographic details and perceptions of nutrition knowledge were collected for all participants. The mean nutrition knowledge score was 74.4 ± 10.9 (60.5%). The highest score was obtained in sports nutrition section (17.9 ± 3.0, 61.7%). The dietitian was selected as the first source of information by 98% of athletes, with club trainer and teammates as second choice for 45.7% and 23.9% of athletes, respectively. The majority of athletes correctly answered questions regarding recommendations to increase fruit and vegetable intake and decrease fat intake (95.6%, 91.1% and 93.3% correct respectively). While 80% of the athletes were aware fat intake should predominately be made up of unsaturated fat, they were less able to identify food sources of unsaturated fats (35.6% and 24.4% correct for statements regarding monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, respectively). Broad nutrition messages and recommendations appear to be well understood; however, gaps in nutrition knowledge are evident. A better understanding of nutrition knowledge in athletes will allow nutrition education interventions to target areas in need of improvement.

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