Association between Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Nutrition and Food Labels among Selected Higher Educational Institution Students in Klang Valley (Hubungan antara Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Amalan terhadap Pemakanan dan Label Makanan dalam Kalangan Pelajar Institusi Pengajian Tinggi di Lembah Klang)
http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/JSKM-2022-2002-09
- Author:
LOO SHI YEE
1
;
ANIS WAHIDA MD NAZRI
1
;
NUR EIZZATI FARHANI ROSLE
1
;
KOK PEI YEE,
2
;
PHANG CHIN YI
2
;
LEE YI YI
2
;
VANITHA MARIAPPAN
3
;
SHANTHI KRISHNASAMY
4
,
5
Author Information
1. Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2. School of Health Sciences, International Medical University (IMU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3. Center For Toxicology and Health Risk (CORE), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4. Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia&
5. Center for Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Investigative Studies (CODTIS), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Knowledge;
attitude;
practices;
food labels;
tertiary students
- From:Malaysian Journal of Health Sciences
2022;20(No.2):77-85
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Nutrition information on food labels guides consumers to purchase healthier food choices. Besides nutrition information,
other factors influence a purchase. This study aims to determine the association between the knowledge, attitude, and
practice (KAP) among tertiary students on nutrition and food labels. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 190 students
from three tertiary institutions within Klang Valley completed an online survey. Self-administered questionnaires on
sociodemographic profiles and KAP questions, available in Malay and English, were distributed. Association between
KAP was determined using Spearman's Rho test, while multiple linear regression was used to assess predictors of KAP
scores. Mean body mass index (BMI) of the respondents were 20.8 kg/m2. The total mean score for knowledge on food
labels was 8.93, followed by attitude and practice with 3.86 and 3.11, respectively. There was a significant correlation
between attitude and practice (p<0.005). Nutrient and total calorie information on food labels influenced purchases,
with 56.3% of respondents reported looking at the total calorie content, followed by 55.7% and 49.5% checking on
sugar and fats, respectively. In addition, other factors such as expiry date (60.9%) and price (59.9%) also influenced
purchases. Overall, respondents have a positive attitude on food selection, but male respondents have better knowledge
levels than females. However, female respondents interpret food labelling effectively compared to male respondents.
Despite having good knowledge and attitude towards nutrition, respondents were still making poor choices. A more
extensive range of healthier food options and targeted healthy eating campaigns may empower students to choose more
nutritious foods.
- Full text:14.2022my0423.pdf
