College students eating habits and knowledge of nutritional requirements

Abraham, Sam; Noriega, Brooke R.; Shin, Ju Young

doi:10.35841/nutrition-human-health.2.1.13-17

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“…Previous research on generational cohorts and organic food purchasing behaviour reveals that as regards the Gen Z cohort, the results of this study are aligned with previous studies [11]. Kamenidou et al [11] found that Gen Z university students are not following an SFC behaviour, maybe due to convenience, taste, time, price, or accessibility to junk food [123,124]. As regards Gen Y (or the so-called millennials), which is the most explored generational cohort regarding OFB, previous studies demonstrate that they have keenly adopted green food [125], are willing to pay more for organic food [113], and, overall, they are more responsible consumers [126].…”

Section: Generational Cohort's Organic Purchasing Behavioursupporting

confidence: 89%

Generational Differences toward Organic Food Behavior: Insights from Five Generational Cohorts

2020

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One of the pathways to sustainable food consumption behaviour is the purchase and consumption of organic food products. This paper offers insights into the behaviour exercised by five generational cohorts toward organic products, i.e., Generation Z, Generation Y, Generation X, Baby Boomers, and the Silent Generation. A qualitative and quantitative research methodology is implemented, with the field research providing 1562 valid questionnaires over a nine-month period. Generational differences are explored in terms of purchasing behaviour, attitudes, and the effect of the economic crisis on the purchasing of organic food. Results unveil that all generational cohorts demonstrate a favourable attitude toward organic food, and they identify the economic crisis as an effect of low purchase behaviour. Additionally, findings reveal that in all cases, generational cohort differences do exist. Government policy through marketing communications can be adapted to determine the advantages of organic food compared to conventional ones, persuade consumers about the benefits, and, thus, reinforce favourable attitudes in association with economic crisis conditions.

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Section: Generational Cohort's Organic Purchasing Behavioursupporting

confidence: 89%

Generational Differences toward Organic Food Behavior: Insights from Five Generational Cohorts

2020

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“…These results were coordinated with the results of similar studies (Genena and Salama, 2017) which presented that more than two thirds of students (72.4%) reported the intake of soft drinks . On the other hand these findings were different with (Abraham et al, 2018) which showed that a vast majority of participants (81.8%) reported that they either rarely or never drink soda. Daily consumption of snacks away from regular meals was more common among females than males (25.5% vs. 36.25% respectively) with a statistically significant difference among males and females (p=.016).…”

Section: Dietary Practicescontrasting

confidence: 70%

Assessment of Knowledge, Dietary Habits and Nutritional Status among Mansoura University Students

Elzaki

Motawei

Shalaby

2019

Journal of Food and Dairy Sciences

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Nutritional status of undergraduates is a priority to ensure a sustainable healthy adulthood, which is affected by their nutritional knowledge, dietary habits and activity. However, there aren't sufficient national research and epidemiological investigations in this area. This study aims to estimate nutritional knowledge, relevant habits and nutritional status among undergraduates. A randomized stratified survey of 658 students (37.5% males and 62.4% females), aged 17 to 25, were chosen from Mansoura university (Agriculture ,Commerce and Nursing colleges).Students filled out a self-reported questionnaire about nutritional knowledge, dietary practices and nutrition assessment. Anthropometric measurement height, weight, and BMI were assessed. Data were statistically analyzed. A Suggested master meal was designed on scientific balanced basis to meet almost of the daily dietary needs that suit this age group, which composed of all nutrients. Results revealed that, students of normal BMI were a majority (56.5%) as (21.2% males compared to 35.3% females). Right nutritional knowledge formed (78.1%), fair nutritional attitude (80.7%) was detected among students. Eating habits demonstrated (51.8%) eating meals regularly. Students announced that daily consumption of breakfast (45.3%), soft drinks (76.6%) and snacks (32.2%). Also, students preferred home (40.7%) as eating site. Results illustrated that, students don't apply healthy diet habits even with good knowledge. Although most of the students are in normal weight, our findings indicate weight gain and bad dietary habits linked to moderate nutritional knowledge which needs investigation to reduce tendency to gain weight and maintain healthy eating habits. Also public educational program in healthy diet practices should be applied.

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“…low intakes of fruit and vegetables, and breakfast/meal skipping) among university students is associated with higher levels of stress (Lee et al, 2016) and lower academic achievement (Burrows et al, 2017), motivation to improve lifestyles (de Vos et al, 2015), and the ability to empathize with others (Brehm et al, 2016). Although university students typically demonstrate an awareness of the negative impact of unhealthy food intake, convenience and taste are often higher priorities that drive their consumption behavior (Abraham, Noriega, & Shin, 2018). Academic stress combined with time and budget restrictions contribute to students' adoption of unhealthy eating patterns, thus the sacrifice of healthy food choices for convenience and "comfort foods" high in sugar, fat, and salt (Unusan, 2006;Vadeboncoeur et al, 2015).…”

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Association between dietary patterns and sociodemographics: A cross‐sectional study of Australian nursing students

Williams

Vandelanotte

Irwin

et al. 2019

Nursing & Health Sciences

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Lack of time, financial issues, and stressful clinical and educational environments in nursing studies promote higher intakes of convenience and fast foods loaded with fat and sugar, which are linked to reduced mental and physical health. In this study, we examined the dietary patterns of nursing students and their associated sociodemographic factors to inform the development of future health‐promotion interventions. A total of 548 Bachelor of Nursing students were invited to complete a survey. Associations were explored using χ2 and logistic regression. Three dietary patterns were identified: healthy (fruit, vegetables, and legumes), Western (loaded with fat, sugar, and salt), and unbalanced. Only 21% of participants were classified as following a healthy dietary pattern, and more likely to be older (>35 years old) and have a personal annual income between $AUD20 000–$59 999 and $60 000–$99 999. Students with one to two and three or more children were more likely to follow a Western dietary pattern. There is a need to develop interventions to improve the dietary behaviors of nursing students by health‐promoting activities and the provision of online health resources.

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College students eating habits and knowledge of nutritional requirements

Cited by 107 publications

References 7 publications

Generational Differences toward Organic Food Behavior: Insights from Five Generational Cohorts

Generational Differences toward Organic Food Behavior: Insights from Five Generational Cohorts

Assessment of Knowledge, Dietary Habits and Nutritional Status among Mansoura University Students

Association between dietary patterns and sociodemographics: A cross‐sectional study of Australian nursing students

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