Date

8-2021

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

College

College of Human Ecology (CHE)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Aiza Kris M. Bernardo

Abstract

Young adults engage in the poorest dietary behaviors. This study evaluated the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of undergraduate students’ diet and nutrition-related lifestyle behaviors using a cross-sectional survey. One hundred twenty-one (n=121) college students from the College of Human Ecology were the sample size. The results stated that the majority of the respondents had high nutrition knowledge (63.6%) and a positive attitude towards nutrition-related behaviors (85.1%). In comparison, only half (55.4%) of the respondents have good nutrition practices. Furthermore, variables such as age, year level, household income, and household size correlate with the subjects’ level of nutrition knowledge. On the other hand, academic hours and nutrition attitude have a positive correlation with one another. Whereas, for nutrition practices score, only physical activity correlates. In addition, results suggested that knowledge and attitudes are related to each other whereas, practices are neither related to both. Poor dietary intake due to not consuming the proper amount of servings per food group and consuming fast foods and caffeinated drinks were observed. In conclusion, a high level of nutrition knowledge, positive nutrition attitude, and poor practices including poor dietary habits exist among BS Nutrition and BS Human Ecology students. Other nutrition strategies such as improvement in food choices and planning meals ahead of time could help them improve their nutritional practices. Moreover, the University could create nutrition programs in non-nutrition-related courses wherein activities to help increase self-efficacy and reinforce learning are implemented.

Language

English

Location

UPLB College of Human Ecology (CHE)

Document Type

Thesis

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