Dietary habits and effect of two different educational tools on nutrition knowledge of school going adolescent girls in Hyderabad, India

Rao, D. Raghunatha; Vijayapushpam, T; Rao, G.M. Subba; Antony, Grace; Sarma, K. V. Rameshwar

doi:10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602622

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“…Although students today relate well to computers in the learning environment (Schroeder, 1993), research has found no significant differences between the effectiveness of classroombased and computer-based methods (Raghunatha et al, 2007). However, neither type of material was available for nutrition education in South Africa.…”

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Nutrition education tools for primary school children in the Vaal region

Oldewage‐Theron

Napier

2011

Development Southern Africa

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South Africa's high prevalence of malnutrition severely affects children's well-being and ability to learn. According to the World Bank, malnutrition is found in households from all spheres of life, since caregivers are not well informed about healthy food choices and feeding practices. A long-term solution to the problem is to encourage people to grow food and improve their incomes, but a quicker solution is to provide health and nutrition education and services to encourage healthy food choices. This paper describes the development of nutrition education tools (NETs) as part of a nutrition education programme for primary school children (Grades 1 to 3) from low-income households in South Africa. The study used the Food and Agriculture Organization's framework for nutrition education to develop simple, cost-effective, appropriate and applicable NETs.primary school children, nutrition education, nutrition education material, nutrition education programme, nutrition education tools,

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Nutrition education tools for primary school children in the Vaal region

Oldewage‐Theron

Napier

2011

Development Southern Africa

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“…Social media provides an opportunity for “user-generated” disease control and prevention interventions that employ users’ behavior, knowledge, and existing social networks for the creation and dissemination of interventions (21). Rao, in a study, showed that media tolls could increase student knowledge more than the traditional method of using print media such as folders, leaflets or charts in the health education program (22). However, media could have a negative role in student life, and Primack indicated that websites may play a role in enhancing or propagating misinformation related to hookah tobacco smoking.…”

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Comparison of the effect of educational methods on students’ knowledge, attitude and behavior about hookah smoking

Shojaeifar¹,

Niknami²,

Mirbalochzahi³

et al. 2017

Electron physician

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IntroductionSmoking tobacco by hookah may seriously affect the health of smokers and those exposed to smoke. This study aimed to compare the effect of educational digital media versus pamphlets on the reduction of hookah use among male high school students in Zahedan, Iran.MethodsA semi-experimental study was conducted on 200 male high school students of Zahedan using multi-stage random sampling for three months in 2014. The samples were divided into two groups - the test (educated using digital films) and the control (educated using pamphlets) groups, and measurement was performed before and after intervention. The data collection instrument was a 53-item questionnaire consisting of demographic, knowledge, attitude, behavior and self-efficacy questions. Its validity and reliability were confirmed. The results before and after the intervention were analyzed using SPSS version 18, Mann-Whitney U test, Pearson-product moment correlation coefficient and Chi square test as well as one directional variance analysis.ResultsThere was no significant relation between demographic and basic variables before intervention (p>0.05); however, the mean scores of knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, and hookah using preventive behavior were significantly different between the two groups after the intervention (p<0.05). Moreover, there was a meaningful relation among the demographic characteristics including age and attitude- the previous educational year’s GPA and self-efficacy; and there was a significant relation between father education and self-efficacy. Moreover, there was a significant relation between the main variables of the study, concerning the relation of knowledge and attitude- knowledge and self-efficacy, and attitude and self-efficacy.ConclusionEducational digital media is more efficient than the pamphlet in the reduction of hookah use among the students; and that the media may be applied to prevent of hookah use among students.

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“…; Ragunatha Rao et al . ; Singhal et al ). Adolescence is a period of growth and development bridging childhood and adulthood.…”

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“…Although people still largely prefer local and regional foods, the culture of eating out and ordering food to take home is on the rise (Miglani and Jenvild 2011). The rise in popularity and subsequent intake of fast foods have been documented in the adolescent population in India mainly in relation to its association to overweight and obesity (Laxmaiah et al 2007;Ragunatha Rao et al 2007;Singhal et al 2010). Adolescence is a period of growth and development bridging childhood and adulthood.…”

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Neophobic Tendencies and Dietary Behavior in A Cohort of Female College Students from Southern India

Chitra¹,

Adhikari

Radhika

et al. 2015

Journal of Sensory Studies

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The aim of this study was to examine the relationship of female adolescents’ neophobic tendencies with their general dietary patterns/behaviors. The study was performed at a girl's college in Secunderabad in Southern India. A survey was administered to 1,446 girls, aged 15–19 years to collect information on food neophobia and dietary practices. The results show that the nonvegetarian group was the least neophobic group out of the three diet groups, while the vegetarian group was the most neophobic. Overall there was no difference in neophobic tendencies between the two age groups (15–17 and 18–19 years).Participants who indicated that they consumed high‐fat/junk foods regularly were less neophobic. Lower food neophobia scores was a significant indicator of greater consumption of meals outside the home or take‐out meals. These results could help shape successful interventions against obesogenic behavior in adolescents. Practical Applications This study is particularly interesting because the neophobic tendencies of people living in the Indian subcontinent have been relatively undocumented. The findings from this study demonstrate that the vegetarians and the ovo‐vegetarians were more neophobic than the nonvegetarians. The nonvegetarian group had less neophobic tendencies and was more open to trying new/novel foods and cuisines than the vegetarian and ovo‐vegetarian groups. The study of food neophobia is of particular importance because food neophobia can impact food preferences. Understanding the factors influencing food preferences is essential for the implementation and promotion of positive changes in the food habits of any society, especially with the prevalence of obesity, which is becoming a growing concern in both developing and developed countries. Nutritional intake during adolescence is important for growth and the development of lifelong eating behaviors, and may have long‐term health implications. The findings from this study suggest that if programs to improve adolescent nutrition are to be effective, they need to address a broad range of factors including environmental factors.

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Dietary habits and effect of two different educational tools on nutrition knowledge of school going adolescent girls in Hyderabad, India

Abstract: Education on ill effects of aerated drinks, fast foods and the importance of nutrition during the adolescent phase should be emphasized in future programmes.

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Nutrition education tools for primary school children in the Vaal region

Nutrition education tools for primary school children in the Vaal region

Comparison of the effect of educational methods on students’ knowledge, attitude and behavior about hookah smoking

Neophobic Tendencies and Dietary Behavior in A Cohort of Female College Students from Southern India

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