Association between knowledge, attitude, and practice of nutrition and food labels among selected higher educational institution students in Klang Valley
Nutrition information on food labels guides consumers to purchase healthier food choices. Besides nutrition information, other factors influence a purchase. This study aims to determine the association between the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among tertiary students on nutrition and food...
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| author | Loo, Shi Yee Anis Wahida Md Nazri, Nur Eizzati Farhani Rosle, Kok, Pei Yee Phang, Chin Yi Lee, Yi Yi Vanitha Mariappan, Shanthi Krishnasamy, |
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| description | Nutrition information on food labels guides consumers to purchase healthier food choices. Besides nutrition information, other factors influence a purchase. This study aims to determine the association between the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among tertiary students on nutrition and food labels. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 190 students from three tertiary institutions within Klang Valley completed an online survey. Self-administered questionnaires on sociodemographic profiles and KAP questions, available in Malay and English, were distributed. Association between KAP was determined using Spearman's Rho test, while multiple linear regression was used to assess predictors of KAP scores. Mean body mass index (BMI) of the respondents were 20.8 kg/m2. The total mean score for knowledge on food labels was 8.93, followed by attitude and practice with 3.86 and 3.11, respectively. There was a significant correlation between attitude and practice (p<0.005). Nutrient and total calorie information on food labels influenced purchases, with 56.3% of respondents reported looking at the total calorie content, followed by 55.7% and 49.5% checking on sugar and fats, respectively. In addition, other factors such as expiry date (60.9%) and price (59.9%) also influenced purchases. Overall, respondents have a positive attitude on food selection, but male respondents have better knowledge
levels than females. However, female respondents interpret food labelling effectively compared to male respondents. Despite having good knowledge and attitude towards nutrition, respondents were still making poor choices. A more extensive range of healthier food options and targeted healthy eating campaigns may empower students to choose more nutritious foods. |
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| spelling | oai:generic.eprints.org:211412023-02-15T06:59:53Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/21141/ Association between knowledge, attitude, and practice of nutrition and food labels among selected higher educational institution students in Klang Valley Loo, Shi Yee Anis Wahida Md Nazri, Nur Eizzati Farhani Rosle, Kok, Pei Yee Phang, Chin Yi Lee, Yi Yi Vanitha Mariappan, Shanthi Krishnasamy, Nutrition information on food labels guides consumers to purchase healthier food choices. Besides nutrition information, other factors influence a purchase. This study aims to determine the association between the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among tertiary students on nutrition and food labels. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 190 students from three tertiary institutions within Klang Valley completed an online survey. Self-administered questionnaires on sociodemographic profiles and KAP questions, available in Malay and English, were distributed. Association between KAP was determined using Spearman's Rho test, while multiple linear regression was used to assess predictors of KAP scores. Mean body mass index (BMI) of the respondents were 20.8 kg/m2. The total mean score for knowledge on food labels was 8.93, followed by attitude and practice with 3.86 and 3.11, respectively. There was a significant correlation between attitude and practice (p<0.005). Nutrient and total calorie information on food labels influenced purchases, with 56.3% of respondents reported looking at the total calorie content, followed by 55.7% and 49.5% checking on sugar and fats, respectively. In addition, other factors such as expiry date (60.9%) and price (59.9%) also influenced purchases. Overall, respondents have a positive attitude on food selection, but male respondents have better knowledge levels than females. However, female respondents interpret food labelling effectively compared to male respondents. Despite having good knowledge and attitude towards nutrition, respondents were still making poor choices. A more extensive range of healthier food options and targeted healthy eating campaigns may empower students to choose more nutritious foods. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2022-07 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/21141/1/49650-189408-1-PB.pdf Loo, Shi Yee and Anis Wahida Md Nazri, and Nur Eizzati Farhani Rosle, and Kok, Pei Yee and Phang, Chin Yi and Lee, Yi Yi and Vanitha Mariappan, and Shanthi Krishnasamy, (2022) Association between knowledge, attitude, and practice of nutrition and food labels among selected higher educational institution students in Klang Valley. Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 20 (2). pp. 77-86. ISSN 1675-8161 https://ejournals.ukm.my/jskm/issue/view/1403 |
| spellingShingle | Loo, Shi Yee Anis Wahida Md Nazri, Nur Eizzati Farhani Rosle, Kok, Pei Yee Phang, Chin Yi Lee, Yi Yi Vanitha Mariappan, Shanthi Krishnasamy, Association between knowledge, attitude, and practice of nutrition and food labels among selected higher educational institution students in Klang Valley |
| title | Association between knowledge, attitude, and practice of nutrition and food labels among selected higher educational institution students in Klang Valley |
| title_full | Association between knowledge, attitude, and practice of nutrition and food labels among selected higher educational institution students in Klang Valley |
| title_fullStr | Association between knowledge, attitude, and practice of nutrition and food labels among selected higher educational institution students in Klang Valley |
| title_full_unstemmed | Association between knowledge, attitude, and practice of nutrition and food labels among selected higher educational institution students in Klang Valley |
| title_short | Association between knowledge, attitude, and practice of nutrition and food labels among selected higher educational institution students in Klang Valley |
| title_sort | association between knowledge, attitude, and practice of nutrition and food labels among selected higher educational institution students in klang valley |
| url | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/21141/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/21141/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/21141/1/49650-189408-1-PB.pdf |