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Nutrition knowledge in urban Blacks

L A Wagstaff

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |May 29, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Urban Black individuals in South Africa demonstrate good basic nutrition knowledge and can select healthy diets. While fatness is no longer desirable, the underlying reasons for this shift in attitude require further investigation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Nutrition Science
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Assessing nutritional knowledge is crucial for public health interventions.
    • Understanding dietary attitudes in urbanizing populations informs health strategies.
    • Previous research gaps existed regarding nutrition knowledge among Black populations in Soweto and at Baragwanath Hospital.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the current level of basic nutrition knowledge among Black individuals in Soweto and at Baragwanath Hospital.
    • To explore attitudes related to nutrition and body image within this demographic.
    • To identify factors influencing dietary choices and perceptions of health.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted with 400 participants, including nurses, schoolchildren, and individuals with lower general education levels.
    • A simple questionnaire was administered to assess nutrition knowledge and related attitudes.
    • Data analysis focused on knowledge recall, dietary selection capabilities, and attitudinal shifts regarding body weight.

    Main Results:

    • The majority of participants demonstrated awareness of basic nutritional requirements.
    • Most individuals could select appropriate diets when given a free choice.
    • A significant attitudinal shift was observed, with fatness no longer being considered a desirable attribute, though motivations varied.

    Conclusions:

    • Urban Black populations in the study area possess a foundational understanding of nutrition.
    • Dietary choices appear to be influenced by evolving cultural perceptions of body weight.
    • Further research is recommended to fully understand the diverse reasons behind the changing attitudes towards body fatness.

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