Survey on Health-related Factors, Nutrition Knowledge and Food Habits of College Students in Wonju Area.
10.5720/kjcn.2015.20.2.96
- Author:
Seung Lim LEE
1
;
Sun Hee LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Food Nutrition and Cooking, Sangji Youngseo College, Wonju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Health-related Factors;
Nutrition Knowledge;
Food Habits
- MeSH:
Anemia;
Beverages;
Body Mass Index;
Breakfast;
Coke;
Education;
Female;
Food Habits*;
Gangwon-do;
Humans;
Male;
Meals;
Smoke;
Smoking;
Video Games
- From:Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
2015;20(2):96-108
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: This study was performed to investigate health-related factors, nutrition knowledge and food habits of college students in Wonju. METHODS: A total of 442 (male: 221, female: 221) college students were recruited and a questionnaire-based survey was conducted. The general characteristics, health-related factors, nutrition knowledge, and food habits were investigated and data were analyzed using SPSS WIN (ver 21.0). RESULTS: The body mass index (22.9 kg/m2 vs 20.9 kg/m2, p < 0.001) was significantly higher in the males. The ratio of weight (p < 0.001) was significantly different between males and females. Health-related factor scores 'Exercise (p < 0.001)', 'Number of exercise (p < 0.001)', 'Times of exercise (p < 0.01)', 'Concerns about health (p < 0.05)', 'Health condition (p < 0.001)' were significantly higher in the males. 'Type of exercise (p < 0.001)' was significantly different between males and females. Score on 'Watching TV & computer games (p < 0.01)' was significantly higher in the females. Smoking (p < 0.001) was significantly higher in the males. Type of beverages consumed (p < 0.001) was significantly different between males and females. Nutrition knowledge score (11.8 vs 12.9, p < 0.05) was significantly higher in the females. Scores on 'Iron deficiency is leading to anemia (p < 0.01)' and 'carbonated beverages, such as coke, have no calorie (p < 0.05)' were significantly higher in the females. Food habits score (56.4 vs 53.7, p < 0.01) was significantly higher in the males. Scores on 'I have three meals a day (p < 0.01)', 'I have breakfast regularly (p < 0.001)', 'I have meals on time (p < 0.001)', 'I do exercise every day (p < 0.001)', 'I don't eat junk food often (p < 0.05)', 'I don't eat sweet food often (p < 0.05)', and 'I don't eat out often (p < 0.05)' were significantly higher in the males. CONCLUSIONS: Nutritional education for college students is needed in order to improve their health and nutritional education program should be tailored to meet various needs of these students.
