| The effect of nutrition knowledge on dietary intake among Croatian university students. | |
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PMID: 20102047 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between nutrition knowledge and dietary intakes among university students. The students (264 males and 741 females) were asked to answer a validated General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire and to fulfil a Food Frequency Questionnaire. Gender, university status (freshmen, juniors, seniors) and eating arrangements (home, restaurants, self-cooking) were used as predictors of the relationship between nutrition knowledge and dietary intake. The findings indicated that women (p = 0.008), senior students (p < 0.001) and those who prepare food for themselves (p = 0.038) have higher nutrition knowledge scores. The assessment of nutrition knowledge had parallels in dietary intake, and adherence to the dietary recommendations was significantly associated with nutrition knowledge scores (p < 0.001). Regression analysis showed differences in daily intakes of grains (p < 0.001), meat and beans group (p < 0.001), vegetables (p < 0.001), fruits (p = 0.002) and oils (p < 0.001) in relation to all predictors. However nutrition knowledge acted as a modifier of the influence of eating arrangements. Logistic regression has shown that students with the highest nutrition knowledge are twelve times more likely to have a diet in accordance to recommendations compared to students with the lowest level of knowledge ([OR] = 12.03, 95% [CI] = 6.64-21.79, p < 0.001). The results support the value of including nutrition knowledge in health education campaigns targeting the student population with the aim of improving their dietary intake. |
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Authors:
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Greta Kresi?; Gordana Kendel Jovanovi?; Sandra Pavici? Zezel; Olga Cvijanovi?; Goran Ivezi? |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Collegium antropologicum Volume: 33 ISSN: 0350-6134 ISO Abbreviation: Coll Antropol Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
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Created Date: 2010-01-27 Completed Date: 2010-03-18 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8003354 Medline TA: Coll Antropol Country: Croatia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1047-56 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia. Greta.Kresic@fthm.hr |
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Adult Croatia Cross-Sectional Studies Diet Surveys Female Food Habits* Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Humans Male Nutrition Policy Regression Analysis Students |
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