Snack consumption and the influencing factors of students participation in the Nutrition Improvement Program for Rural Compulsory Education in 2019
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2021.03.003
- VernacularTitle:中国农村营养改善计划地区2019年学生零食消费及影响因素
- Author:
BI Xiaoyi, LI Li, YANG Titi, XU Peipei, CAO Wei, XU Juan, GAN Qian, PAN Hui, HU Xiaoqi, ZHANG Qian
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Author Information
1. National Institute for Nurtrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention/Key Laboratory of Trace Element Nutrition, National Health Commission of the People s Republic of China, Beijing(100050), China
- Publication Type:期刊文章
- Keywords:
Nutrition policy;
Food habits;
Fees and charges;
Regression analysis;
Students
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2021;42(3):329-333
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To evaluate snack consumption and the influencing factors associated with student participation in the Nutrition Improvement Program, and to provide a scientific basis for improving the program.
Methods:Among the 50 monitoring counties that implemented the Compulsory Education Student Nutrition Improvement Program, two primary schools and two junior schools were randomly selected according to different food supply patterns (i.e., school, company, and mix). This study randomly selected one or two classes from each grade, which ranged from grade 3 to grade 9. A questionnaire, which addressed snack consumption and choice, was distributed to 27 374 students.
Results:The findings revealed that 14.0% of students from poor rural areas in central and western regions consumed snacks two or more times per day, and 21.6% of students spent 3 yuan or more on snacks each day. The top three choices of snacks included fruit and vegetables (50.6%), biscuits and bread (50.1%), and puffed food (40.0%). Students who had mothers who worked outside the home, parents who worked outside the home, who consumed corporate meals, and who had access to a small shop on campus were more likely to consume snacks one or more times per day(OR=1.35，1.19，1.11，1.51，P<0.05).
Conclusion:The phenomenon of snack consumption among primary and middle school students from poor rural areas in central and western regions is common, and the selection of unhealthy snacks was identified as a problem. A health education system with comprehensive support and guidance from individuals, families, schools, and society should be established to guide students to opt for healthier snacks.
