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Nutrition-Related Knowledge and Nutrition-Related Practice among Polish Adolescents-A Cross-Sectional Study.
Nutrients
May 2024
Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw (MUW), 02-091 Warsaw, Poland.
Article Synopsis
- - The study analyzed the link between nutrition-related knowledge (NRK) and nutrition-related practice (NRP) in 1440 Polish students aged 10-18, finding that NRK averaged 51% and NRP averaged 32%, with a strong positive correlation (p < 0.001) between the two.
- - Factors influencing higher NRK included being female, older age, residing in larger towns, and having more educated mothers or guardians, while NRP was linked to greater physical activity levels (*p* < 0.001).
- - Significant gaps in students' knowledge and practices were identified, particularly concerning milk, fish, and healthy snacks, indicating the need for targeted educational efforts to improve dietary habits