Food Preference and Food Consumption of Primary Grade Students

International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology, 2023

The purpose of this study is to evaluate food preferences. The focus groups were held with 3rd year BSHM college students at Central Mindanao University to better understand how respondents perceive their food preferences and identify the factors that influence their food choices. The objectives were achieved through questionnaire for accurate and legitimate results, also utilized Pearson Correlational for statistical analysis. Socio-demographic profile in terms of sex, age, religion, and allowance/income per week was included in the questionnaire. Supporting data shows respondents' sex, female was 74 and male were 26, mostly are 21 years old based on the results showed. While the distribution of respondents by religion and allowance; majority of the respondents are Roman Catholic and had a weekly allowance or income of 751-1000 php. The relationship of the respondents' socio demographic and level of food preference in terms of cultural, personal and psychological factor has a huge impact in classifying the college student's food preference, as there is a significant relationship between them. However, there is no significant relationship between socio demographic profile and the social factor.

Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Masyarakat

Food preferences are the level of the likes and dislikes of food, and these preferences will affect food consumption that represents the selection of a person’s diet frequency, nutrient intake and dietary adequacy. Based on previous research, food preferences in adolescents as a whole are not in line with a healthy diet, and food preferences of adolescents are a critical point that determines food preferences of adults. The purpose of this study is to analyze food preferences of adolescence and the various factors which influence it. This research was an analytical study with cross-sectional design. The samples were High School students at Senior High School 1 Inderalaya and Senior High School 1 South Inderalaya with the total number 167 ,and people. Samples were taken by simple random sampling. The food preferences data were obtained by using food checklist and hedonic scale of 1-5. Procedure of data analysis used was univariate and bivariate analysis with chi-square. Bivariate ana...

A STUDY ON FOOD CONSUMPTION AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF STUDENTS AT A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN SALVADOR, BA (Atena Editora), 2023

Introduction: The dietary pattern is a crucial point in the life of human beings, it is through it that it is possible to understand how they are eating. Therefore, it is necessary to assess the nutritional status, which must be carried out according to the age group, food consumption and the lifestyle of each individual. In this sense, the school environment has proven to be a place of excellent opportunities, enabling the formation of healthy eating habits during students' stay in that space. Furthermore, the school must be a gateway and an incentive for food and nutritional education for students, through healthy eating practices and the adoption of an active lifestyle, respecting the subject's autonomy, regional culture, food sovereignty, as well as such as the importance of access to adequate food in quality and quantity. Objective: To evaluate the food consumption and nutritional status of students at a public school in Salvador-BA. Methods: This is a field research, collecting primary data (Weight, Height, Body Mass Index diagnosis and Waist Circumference) and markers of food consumption measured through the application of the Ministry of Health form. Research is based on a convenience sample; this technique is very common and consists of selecting a sample of the studied population that is accessible and has availability/interest in participating in the study. Students were invited to this research randomly, selected on average of 10 students per class from the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th year of elementary school II. In this selection, there was no distinction regarding ethnicity, family income, gender, age or any type of illness to participate in the study. The results obtained were tabulated to demonstrate the graphs and tables. Results and discussion: in relation to foods considered healthy markers, it was found that 90.3% of participants used electronic devices during meals, 61.1% consumed beans, 58.3% ate fresh fruit and 48.6% consumed vegetables the day before. In relation to ultra-processed foods, the hamburger and/or sausage group was consumed by 41.7%, with the intake of sweetened drinks being observed in 70.8%; instant noodles registered at 58.3% and stuffed biscuits were consumed by 66.7% among those interviewed. These data show that half of the public had the habit of consuming fruits and vegetables, however the presence of ultra-processed foods was observed significantly and may be contributing to the 10% prevalence of overweight and 9% of obesity among the target audience. Considering that half of the participants consumed fruit, it would be appropriate in the future to quantify this consumption pattern to better understand it. Another aspect that can favor weight gain would be the lack of regular physical and sporting activity. Final considerations: In view of the analysis of the findings, it is important to understand that food choices can directly influence students' quality of life. Even though healthy foods are present in half of those interviewed, we emphasize that the school can increase this result by adopting practices that stimulate and form healthy eating habits, aiming to improve lifestyle. Weight gain may be associated with a sedentary lifestyle, excessive use of electronic media during meals, as well as the consumption of ultra-processed foods, highlighted in this study. Therefore, the school must encourage the formation of healthy eating habits on a daily basis, with playful strategies, systematic training on food and nutritional education and the provision of healthy foods in school meals. It is expected that stimulating everyday life with examples and educational actions can effectively contribute to better food choices and, consequently, to improving the quality of life of the school community.

Jurnal Ners dan Kebidanan Indonesia

Snack food is a type of snack that is very popular with school children and is difficult to separate. School children usually buy snacks without considering their nutritional content. Excessive children's preference for snacks can have a negative impact such as decreased appetite and cause various kinds of diseases due to less hygienic food. The aim of the study was to analyze the effect of health education on snack foods on the preferences (preferences) of snack foods on elementary students at Jagir Elementary School 1/393 Surabaya. Pre-Experimental research design with one group pre-post test design approach. The number of samples is 70 students consisting of grades 4, 5 and 6. Sampling using probability sampling with stratified random sampling technique and using a questionnaire as a measuring instrument. Data were analyzed using Paired T-Test with a significance level of 0.05. The results of the study using Paired T-Test obtained a value of ρ = 0,000 with a significance leve...

Journal of Nutrition and Food Security

Background: Studies have shown that children’s food preferences play a main role in the formation of long-term eating habits and nutritional patterns in their future lives. This study aimed to investigate food preferences of primary students in Yazd, Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 420 primary school students of Yazd, both male and female, using two-stage sampling method. The data collection tool was a self-administered questionnaire including demographic variables and food preferences checklist. The data were entered in SPSS 23 software and analyzed by Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis test. The significance level of the tests was considered as P-value < 0.05. Results: Starchy food category with the mean score of 3.70±0.44 was reported as the highest food preference and protein category (3.17±0.69) was reported as the lowest food preference among food categories in students. Gender, economic status, and body mass index (BMI) were related to studen...

Adolescence is easily influenced by flow of globalization, including the selection of food. Fast food choices have caused some traditional foods been marginalized, such as sago and sinduka as the staple food of the local communities in North Sulawesi Province. In addition, there is also tinutuan, which is the traditional food that is the specialty of Manado City. This research aims to examine the existence of tinutuan menu in the pattern of eating habits of the students of state Senior High School 9 Manado. Data was obtained through observation, interview and literature review using qualitative approach. Informants were determined by purposive sampling with the principle of snowball sampling. Problem analysis uses relevant theory. The results show that the preparation, processing and presentation of culinary tinutuan of state Senior High School 9 Manado are a series of culinary tinutuan that are influenced by the internal and external elements of the students. In conclusion, culinar...

Acta Medica Marisiensis

Introduction. Due to a busy and exhausting urban lifestyle parents do not always have the necessary time to pay sufficient attention to the quality of the dietary habits of their children. Objective. Starting from the premise that teenagers have insufficient information about healthy eating, the present study aimed to highlight eating behaviours and nutrition knowledge deficits in a group of 427 high school students from Tîrgu Mures. Methods. An observational study based on lifestyle and food frequency consumption was conducted. In 2017, students in fifteen classes from several High School Institutions from Targu Mures, Romania, were asked to complete a questionnaire with questions relating to the current state of health, lifestyle characteristics, anthropometric indicators, frequency of daily meal consumption, significance and intake of food additives, leisure activities performed and also teenagers’ preferences for food products. Results. The average age of the respondents was 16....

F1000Research

Background: The prevalence of obesity in school children has been increasing worldwide, including in developing countries such as Indonesia. Childhood obesity is associated with an unbalanced diet, especially the lack of fruit and vegetable consumption. This study aimed to determine the factors that influence vegetable consumption behavior in school children in Indonesia. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted in eight public elementary schools in a suburban area of Bogor Regency involving 433 students from the fifth grade. Data collection was conducted from November to December 2018. Data on the students’ characteristics, knowledge, and attitude as well as availability of vegetables at home and at school were collected using a structured questionnaire. While, a 24-hour food recall was utilized to obtain information on vegetable consumption and overall diet. Data analysis was done using Chi-squared test and logistic regression. Results: The average daily intake of vegetabl...

European journal of …, 2003

Objective: To describe the profile of food preferences, likes and dislikes of Spanish children and young people and analyse its connection with prevailing food patterns. Design: Cross-sectional population survey. Setting: Population study. Data were collected at participants' home address. Subjects: Random sample of the Spanish population aged 2-24 y (n ¼ 3534; 1629 boys and 1905 girls). Interventions: Food preferences, food consumption and practices as well as nutrition-related information were assessed by means of a multiple choice questionnaire. A food preference score was computed considering food items ranked as first, second or third choice within each food group. Data collection was carried out during May 1998-April 2000. Results: Bananas and apples were the fruit items preferred by Spanish children and young people across all age and gender groups. Within the vegetable group tomato sauce and salads, particularly lettuce and tomato salad scored highest, followed by carrots in all age and gender groups. However, 47% (95% confidence interval 46-48%) of the sample reported dislike for vegetables and an additional 5.7% (95% confidence interval 4.9-6.5%) a dislike for fruit. The proportion of individuals with low consumption of vegetables or fruit was significantly higher among those reporting a dislike either for vegetables (w 2 ¼ 127.69; Po0.001); fruit (w 2 ¼ 24.62; Po0.001) or for both groups (w 2 ¼ 81.53; Po0.001). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between the likes/dislikes for fruits and vegetables and usual consumption of this food group among children and young people. Strategies addressed to improve acceptance for this food group should be considered when designing interventions aimed at promoting adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables among children and young people.

Jurnal Gizi Dan Pangan, 2010

Food habit strongly predicts individual nutritional status. It is largely influenced by family food habit and family socioeconomic, partly by nutrition education learning in the school. Objectives of this study were to analyze elementary school children eating habit and examine whether it relates to family socioeconomic and nutritional status. One hundred elementary school children, and their mother, from one school in urban Bogor were chosen purposively according to SIBERMAS Program criteria (i.e. grade 4 th and 5 th , morning school, having UKS program and not having canteen). Self administered, structured pre-coded questionnaire were used to collect the data. Nutritional status was assessed using weight and height, and body mass index for age (BAZ) and height for age (HAZ) were then calculated using Anth-roPlus software developed by WHO (2009). School children were 8-11 years old (mean 9.37 + 0.66 years), more girls (54%), and mostly had normal nutritional status using both indexes (72% for BAZ and 95% for HAZ). School children were commonly from middle class as indicated by father education (sarjana) and mother (senior high school). Almost all school children (99%) knew breakfast was important and 81% of them ate breakfast. Only 32% school children brought lunch box everyday although 92% stated their habit to bring lunch box to school. Buying snack in school was also common among school children. Generally school children ate rice 3 times a day (2.95 + 0.97) with fish, meat, chicken (2.47 + 1.14), tempe and tofu (2.22 + 1.10), vegetables (2.25 + 0.76) and fruits (2.37 + 1.31). There was a tendency overweight and obese school children eat more rice although statistically not significant. On average, school children drank milk more than twice daily (2.34 + 0.98), plain water more than 7 glasses daily (7.34 + 4.10), exercise 3 times weekly (3.02 + 2.16) and no difference were observed between nutritional status and family socioeconomics. School children food habit were strongly supported by mother behavior especially in providing breakfast, lunch box and guiding their children in choosing snack food. School children from middle class in urban Bogor had relatively good food habits which were supported by mother behavior. This study found no relationship between family socioeconomic and nutritional status on school children food habit.