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Nutrition-Related Knowledge and Nutrition-Related Practice among Polish Adolescents-A Cross-Sectional Study
Agata Wawrzyniak1, Iwona Traczyk2
1Department of Human Nutrition, Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW-WULS), 02-787 Warsaw, Poland.
Nutrients
|June 19, 2024
Summary
Polish students demonstrate low nutrition-related practice (NRP) despite some nutrition-related knowledge (NRK). Improving dietary habits requires targeted educational strategies for adolescents to prevent diet-related diseases.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Nutrition-related knowledge (NRK) and practice (NRP) are crucial for adolescent health.
- Understanding factors influencing NRK and NRP is essential for developing effective health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between NRK and NRP in Polish adolescents.
- To identify factors determining NRK and NRP in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1440 Polish students aged 10-18 years.
- Data collected using the CAWI (Computer-Assisted Web Interview) method.
- Assessments based on recommendations from the Polish Pyramid of Healthy Nutrition and Lifestyle.
Main Results:
- Students achieved 51% on NRK and 32% on NRP tests.
- NRP was positively associated with NRK, physical activity, and negatively with BMI.
- NRK was positively influenced by female gender, older age, urban living, and higher maternal education; both NRK and NRP were negatively associated with BMI.
- Significant knowledge gaps exist regarding milk, dairy, fish, and healthy snack consumption.
Conclusions:
- Adolescents exhibit a significant gap between nutrition knowledge and practice.
- Targeted educational interventions are needed to improve dietary guidelines adherence among Polish youth.
- Addressing these gaps can aid in the prevention of diet-related diseases.
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