Food and Nutrition Literacy, Dietary Intake, and Nutritional Status of Adolescents Aged 10-19 Years Old in Parañaque

Date

8-2022

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

College

College of Human Ecology (CHE)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Anna Teresa O. Orillo

Abstract

Food and nutrition literacy (FNL) is a concept that can help individuals to navigate the current food environment. This cross-sectional study examined the association of FNL with dietary intake and nutritional status as measured by body mass index of 89 adolescents from various schools in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Data on FNL, dietary intake, and anthropometric measurements were collected using a food and nutrition assessment tool (FNLAT), youth/adolescent food frequency questionnaire, and self- reported data, respectively. The resulting values were analyzed using one-way ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, Independent t-test, Mann-Whitney, Bonferroni test, Spearman's ȡ, Point biserial correlation, and Chi-square test using Rstudio. Results demonstrated adequate scores for all FNL components, except for knowledge. The correlation test suggested no association between FNL and dietary intake; FNL and BMI. However, an association was found between some dimensions of FNL (functional, interactive, advocacy, critical, and food label) and dietary intake of fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, sugar, or fats. Although there is an insignificant association between the FNL, dietary intake, and BMI in adolescents, their deficient FNL knowledge is likely to impact the development of obesity later in life. In light of this finding, the education system and policymakers should have more consideration for food and nutrition-related knowledge in schools.

Language

English

LC Subject

Food and nutrition literacy, Dietary intake, Nutritional status, BMI, Adolescence

Location

UPLB College of Human Ecology (CHE)

Document Type

Thesis

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