Article Abstract
International Journal of Advance Research in Multidisciplinary, 2023;1(2):270-273
Effect on school-going adolescents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices about healthy lifestyles in public and private schools
Author : Sakshi and Dr. Ritu
Abstract
Adolescent health is intricately linked to nutrition, encompassing the regular consumption of a nutritious diet, crucial for disease prevention and human development. Nutrition education, spanning individual, community, and policy levels, aims to facilitate healthy eating behaviors. Meal patterns influence body composition and overall health, with socioeconomic factors shaping food habits and preferences. Encouraging fruit and vegetable intake while reducing junk food consumption is paramount. Parents play a pivotal role in instilling healthy habits early on, with schools serving as crucial platforms for nutrition education. Research indicates positive impacts of such programs on students' attitudes and behaviors. The rise of junk food culture, marked by its convenience and appeal among youth, underscores the need for interventions.
Keywords
Nutrition, fat, sodium, television, advertisement, food consumption