The role of nutrition education in the pharmacy curriculum using the example of knowledge about the health benefits of nuts.

ABSTRACT: In recent years, nuts have gained importance because of their nutritional benefits in promoting health and preventing chronic diseases. Despite their recognized role as part of healthy dietary patterns, global consumption is below recommended levels, necessitating an investigation of factors influencing consumption and the impact of nutrition education.

Objective

To investigate the attitudes, knowledge and consumption habits of students in Serbia regarding the consumption of nuts and to examine the role and importance of food- or nutrition-related topics in academic curricula in promoting positive attitudes and habits regarding the consumption of nuts among pharmacy students.

Methods

An electronic questionnaire was used to collect data for this cross-sectional study. A total

SUBMITTER: Stevic I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11625810 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature