Impact of actions of food and nutrition education program in a population of adolescents

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate changes in food intake after adolescents attended a food and nutrition education program at a non-profit institution. Methods: Fifty-four adolescents aged 16 to 19 years, of low socioeconomic level, enrolled in an non-governmental organization in São Paulo, underwent a nutritional intervention of six months consisting of six meetings with dieticians, as well as strategic communication and relationship actions. Body weight, height, body mass index, questionnaire on knowledge on nutrition and feeding practices, 24-hour recall, and diet quality assessment using the Diet Quality Index associated with the Digital Food Guide were collected at baseline and after the intervention. Dietary pattern improvement was defined as an increase of at least 5 points in Diet Quality Index associated with the Digital Food Guide. Results: Understanding of food labels increased, and the dietary patterns on weekdays and weekends improved by 33 and 37%, respectively. The intake of legumes, milk, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables increased (adequacy components). However, intakes of nuts and whole grains were low, and intake of moderation components was high. Conclusion: The program improved the dietary patterns of adolescents, making it a viable and inexpensive method to prevent disease and improve health and quality of life. In addition, the Diet Quality Index associated with the Digital Food Guide has proven to be a good nutritional tool for assessing changes in food intake and for guiding future counseling and nutritional intervention actions for this population.

Evaluation of Nutrition Intervention On Snack's Eating Habits and Anthropometric Status of College Students in Malang City

“…However, in general there was no significant difference in waist circumference between before and after the intervention (p = 0.48). Research Baldaso, et al (2016) also showed a decrease in BMI, especially among respondents who were obese 15 . The results of Hasibuan (2020) show that the results of p = 0.008 are smaller than alpha 0.05, so it can be said that there is a relationship between knowledge of eating habits and nutritional status.…”

The Effect of an Educational Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior about Healthy Dietary Habits among Adolescent Females

“…Similar results of lack of improvement in sugar intake among children were reported by Griffin et al (2015) study In which a nutrition education intervention was conducted in two sessions and re-assessment of sugar intake was done after 10 and 34 weeks, the result showed no change in sugar intake after the intervention. (16) A study conducted by Baldasso et al (2016) showed different results in term of increase intake of fruits, and vegetables food labels. This may be because study population were slightly older than this study population (age 16-19) as well as the nutritional education intervention that lasted for longer duration (six months).…”

“…This may be because study population were slightly older than this study population (age 16-19) as well as the nutritional education intervention that lasted for longer duration (six months). (17) Limitations of the study The post intervention was carried one week after the intervention, thus might affect the recall of the students.…”

Pengaruh Edukasi Gizi Dengan Metode Ceramah Berbasis Bahasa Isyarat Indonesia (Bisindo) Dan Booklet Terhadap Pengetahuan, Sikap Dan Praktik Gizi Pada Remaja Tuli SLB Di Semarang

“…6 Penelitian lain menyebutkan, pemberian edukasi gizi mampu meningkatkan perubahan pola makan, melalui penilaian kualitas diet, pada remaja usia 16-19 tahun. 7 Metode ceramah dan booklet merupakan dua diantara berbagai metode edukasi gizi yang sering digunakan dan dapat diaplikasikan pada kelompok Tuli. Pemberian informasi melalui tulisan adalah hal yang umum diterapakan pada Tuli, sepertinya halnya pada metode booklet.…”