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Changes after taking a college basic nutrition course.

¹School of Home Economics, California State University, Chico 95929-0002.

Journal of the American Dietetic Association

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A college basic nutrition course led to dietary changes in students, including increased confidence and reduced supplement use. This indicates nutrition education can positively impact dietary practices for non-majors.

Area of Science:

Nutrition Education
Behavioral Science

Background:

College students often have varying levels of nutrition knowledge.
Understanding the impact of introductory nutrition courses on dietary habits is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess changes in dietary practices and confidence among students enrolled in a basic college nutrition course.
To compare these changes with a control group and senior dietetics students.
To determine the effectiveness of basic nutrition education for non-majors.

Main Methods:

A food and nutrition questionnaire was administered to basic nutrition students and control students at the beginning and end of a semester.
Responses were compared using chi-square analysis (p < .05).
Data from 279 pre-semester and 218 post-semester responses were analyzed alongside 24 dietetics majors.

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Main Results:

Basic nutrition students reported increased confidence in their diets and made specific dietary changes, such as reducing milk fat content and decreasing supplement use.
45% of students reported making dietary changes due to course learning.
Some misconceptions about carbohydrates persisted, indicating areas for improvement in nutrition education.

Conclusions:

A basic nutrition course can effectively influence dietary practices in college students who are not nutrition majors.
Students in basic nutrition courses may represent the general student population's need for nutrition education.
Findings can inform the planning of nutrition education for the broader student population.