Sources of nutrition information and level of nutrition knowledge among young adults in the Accra metropolis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acquiring accurate and adequate nutrition information is important as it could inform nutritional choices positively and promote the maintenance of a healthy nutritional status. This study assessed a sample of young adults' nutrition knowledge and identified where they gather information from to guide nutritional choices.

Method

This was a cross-sectional study involving young adults (N=192) between 18 to 25 years recruited at shopping areas in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana. A pretested questionnaire was used to collect information on demographic characteristics, sources of nutrition information and basic nutrition knowledge. Pearson chi-square test was used to identify possible differences between high and low scorers of the knowledge assessment in terms of their

SUBMITTER: Quaidoo EY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6267800 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature