Exploring the Influence of Nutritional Knowledge and Dietary Behavior on Coffee Consumption among UPLB Students, 2024

Date

1-2025

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics

College

College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Charis Mae T. Neric

Committee Member

Geny F. Lapiña, Maria Angeles O. Catelo

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Abstract

Coffee consumption has become an integral part of university students' lifestyles, influenced by various social, behavioral, and nutritional factors. This study examines the relationship between health-related nutritional knowledge, dietary behavior, and coffee consumption among University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) students. Specifically, it aimed to: (1) explore coffee consumption patterns and factors; (2) assess nutritional knowledge and dietary behavior; and (3) analyze factors influencing coffee consumption. Data was collected through an online survey from 536 students across seven UPLB colleges. Descriptive statistics, Spearman’s rank correlation, and Pearson’s correlation were used for analysis.

Results showed that most respondents consumed coffee at least once daily, with iced coffee as the preferred choice. Consumption was mainly motivated by its perceived effects on energy, focus, and mood, as well as social and relaxing aspects. While 85.6% of respondents had high nutritional knowledge, dietary behavior scores were low (76.5%), indicating a disconnect between knowledge and actual practices. No significant association was found between coffee intake and demographic characteristics, likely due to the sample's homogeneity. Nutritional knowledge did not correlate with coffee intake, suggesting that awareness didn’t strongly influence consumption. A weak negative relationship was found between coffee intake and dietary behavior, indicating that higher consumption might slightly align with poorer dietary habits. A weak positive correlation was also observed between coffee intake and expectations, suggesting that higher consumption is linked to slightly higher expectations of its benefits.

The findings highlight the unique relationship between coffee consumption and health-related factors. Weak correlations suggest that external influences like lifestyle or social settings may shape consumption patterns. Despite high nutritional knowledge, low dietary behavior underscores the need for targeted nutritional education initiatives to address misconceptions about coffee’s health impacts and promote balanced consumption.

The study recommends enhancing education on coffee consumption and health, improving coffee drinking experience to meet student preferences, and conducting further research on other factors influencing consumption. These efforts can help foster informed and healthier coffee consumption practices. The research contributes valuable insights into coffee's role in UPLB's academic and social culture, benefiting both the university and the coffee industry.

Language

English

LC Subject

Coffee drinking, Nutrition--Evaluation

Location

UPLB College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2025 A14 D56

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