| Autor: |
Fernandez Rao, Sylvia, Vijayapushpam, T., Bala Krishna, N. |
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development; Apr-Jun2014, Vol. 5 Issue 2, p153-157, 5p |
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Background: Food choices made by adolescents are influenced by many factors including peer and media influence. Lack of nutrition knowledge is also one of the reasons wrong food choices are made. Schools are encouraging place for children to learn healthy eating habits. However not all curriculum devote enough time and space for nutrition related education. The present study compares the nutrition knowledge and snacking habits of children following State board and the Central board Education system. Method: Two schools, one following the State syllabus and one following the central syllabus (CBSE) and catering to middle income group children were selected for the study. All the study participants were children from the eighth standard. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to assess nutrition knowledge and snacking behavior, of the children. Results: Children from the CBSE stream had significantly better knowledge (72.4%) regarding Proteins (sources and functions), Fats and also Micronutrients compared to children from the state board school (35.3%). Knowledge about micronutrients deficiencies was also significantly higher among students from the CBSE affiliated school (81.3% knew the consequences of vitamin D deficiency) when compared to (43.5%) Sate Education Board School. Snacking habits of children in terms of junk food( bakery products) was not significantly different in both schools. Consumption of fruits and nuts was significantly higher (p<0.05) among CBSE students compared to Sate Education Board School. There were no statistically significant differences in height or mean Body mass index among the students in the two schools. Conclusion: Nutrition knowledge and consumption of fruits and nuts was better among students from the CSBE stream of education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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