Assessing Opinion, Attitude and Practice of Facts and Myths about Food and Nutrients in University Girls

Shilpee Agrawal, Selvi Butani

doi:https://doi.org/10.59232/DSM-V2I2P102

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Volume 2 | Issue 2 | Year 2025 | Article Id: DSM-V2I2P102 DOI: https://doi.org/10.59232/DSM-V2I2P102

Assessing Opinion, Attitude and Practice of Facts and Myths about Food and Nutrients in University Girls

Shilpee Agrawal, Selvi Butani

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05 Feb 2025	07 Mar 2025	09 Apr 2025	30 Apr 2025

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Shilpee Agrawal, Selvi Butani. “Assessing Opinion, Attitude and Practice of Facts and Myths about Food and Nutrients in University Girls.” DS Journal of Multidisciplinary, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 12-21, 2025.

Abstract

Introduction: Understanding perceptions and behaviours related to food and nutrition is crucial for promoting healthy dietary habits among young women in university settings. This study evaluates the opinions, attitudes, and practices regarding common facts and myths about food and nutrients among female university students.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 50 female students of the university using a structured questionnaire to assess knowledge of nutrition myths, attitudes toward consumption of mindful eating, and dietary practices. The tool included multiple-choice, Likert scale, and Yes/No questions. An educational intervention was implemented, and data were collected through pre- and post-intervention surveys to assess its impact.Results: The findings revealed significant gaps between nutritional knowledge and actual dietary practices, with adherence to common food myths despite moderate awareness of factual information. While participants generally showed positive attitudes toward healthy eating, these attitudes were not consistently reflected in their behaviors. The educational intervention improved understanding of dietary myths but had limited influence on actual practices, highlighting the persistence of misconceptions.Conclusion: Despite improved awareness and attitudes post-intervention, behavior change remained minimal, emphasizing the need for more engaging, practical educational strategies, such as cooking workshops, to achieve lasting dietary improvements among female university students.

Keywords

Dietary choices, Food Facts, Food Myths, Misconception of food effect on the body, Nutrients.

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