ABSTRACT
This study was designed to determine the level
of knowledge and attitude towards consumption of fruits and vegetables among
Imo state University students in Imo State. This cross-sectional survey
involved the use of a two stage sampling technique in selecting 21 out of 43
departments and 416 students who were selected based on their population from
Imo state University. Data were collected using a semi-structured
questionnaire. The questionnaire contained 15 questions for knowledge and
5-point scale with 6 items attitude scales on consumption offruits and
vegetables. Knowledge scores of>5 were rated as poor, scores from 6 to 10
were rated fairly good and 11 to 15 were rated good While attitude scores of
<3.00 and >3.1were classified as negative and positive respectively.
Questions were also asked on frequency and factors influencing consumption
offruits and vegetables. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive
statistics frequency and percentage. The results revealed that Majority (64%)
had good knowledge of consumption of fruits and vegetables, while 69.8% had
positive attitude towards consumption of fruits and vegetables. About 14.0% and
10.0% consumed fruits and vegetables daily respectively. 67.8% ofthe
respondents reported eating 2 fruits in a day. This was followed by 18% who
reported eating 1 fruitin a day, 11% reported eating 3 or more fruits in a day
and 3.3% reported never eating fruit. On factors influencing consumption of
fruits and vegetables, cost, availability and knowledge of health benefits were
the main reasons behind non consumption of fruits and vegetables, these factors
also influenced the student’s most preferred fruits and vegetables and the
frequency of consumption. The result showed a significant association between
the age of the respondents and their knowledge of fruits and vegetables
consumption (P<0.005), this means that the age of the respondents has a role
to play in their knowledge of fruits and vegetables consumption. There was a
consensus that education ofthe students on the health benefits of consumption
offruits and vegetables would increase the intake level. Respondents were
knowledgeable and had positive attitude towards consumption of fruits and
vegetables while the frequency was low. It was recommended that innovative
school-based nutrition education programs are needed to further encourage and
educate University students to consume more fruits and vegetables. « Keywords:
Fruits and vegetable consumption, University students, Imo State.
NNENNA, U (2024). Nutrition Knowledge, Attitude And Consumption Of • Fruits And Vegetables Among Students In Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State:- Obewu, Nnenna U. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Sep 08, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutrition-knowledge-attitude-and-consumption-of-fruits-and-vegetables-among-students-in-imo-state-university-owerri-imo-state-obewu-nnenna-u-7-2
URUM, NNENNA. "Nutrition Knowledge, Attitude And Consumption Of • Fruits And Vegetables Among Students In Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State:- Obewu, Nnenna U" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 15 Apr. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutrition-knowledge-attitude-and-consumption-of-fruits-and-vegetables-among-students-in-imo-state-university-owerri-imo-state-obewu-nnenna-u-7-2. Accessed 08 Sep. 2024.
URUM, NNENNA. "Nutrition Knowledge, Attitude And Consumption Of • Fruits And Vegetables Among Students In Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State:- Obewu, Nnenna U". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 15 Apr. 2024. Web. 08 Sep. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutrition-knowledge-attitude-and-consumption-of-fruits-and-vegetables-among-students-in-imo-state-university-owerri-imo-state-obewu-nnenna-u-7-2 >.
URUM, NNENNA. "Nutrition Knowledge, Attitude And Consumption Of • Fruits And Vegetables Among Students In Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State:- Obewu, Nnenna U" Mouau.afribary.org (2024). Accessed 08 Sep. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutrition-knowledge-attitude-and-consumption-of-fruits-and-vegetables-among-students-in-imo-state-university-owerri-imo-state-obewu-nnenna-u-7-2