Dietary habits of Adolescent Students in Mansoura, Egypt

Abstract
Background: During the last few decades, Egypt experienced rapid socio-cultural changes that were associated with major changes in the food choices and eating habits, which becomes more westernized.

Aims: To investigate the consumption of different food groups among secondary school students and its associated socio-demographic factors in Mansoura, Egypt.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 927 adolescent students. Thirty clusters were selected to cover both general and vocational public schools of both sexes in urban and rural areas. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data about socio-demographic features of the students and their families, as well as food patterns and eating habits of students.

Results: About 89.6%, 58.9% and 71% of students consumed bread/rice, vegetables and plant protein on daily basis; respectively. Fast foods and carbonated drinks were consumed on daily bases by 64.6% and 19.6% of students; respectively. About 79.6% of students drink tea more than 3 times. Excess salt and excess sugar/sweet intake were reported by 67.4% and 54% of students; respectively. The independent effects of some socio-demographic factors on both healthy and unhealthy diets were studied.

Conclusions: Students practice many faulty dietary habits. School, family and community based interventions are timely needed to promote healthy eating habit in adolescents.

Key words: Dietary habits – Fast food - Adolescents students 
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APA

Zhyno, R. (2018). Dietary habits of Adolescent Students in Mansoura, Egypt. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/adolescent-nutrition-9846

MLA 8th

Zhyno, Rawlings "Dietary habits of Adolescent Students in Mansoura, Egypt" Afribary. Afribary, 29 Jan. 2018, https://afribary.com/works/adolescent-nutrition-9846. Accessed 06 Nov. 2024.

MLA7

Zhyno, Rawlings . "Dietary habits of Adolescent Students in Mansoura, Egypt". Afribary, Afribary, 29 Jan. 2018. Web. 06 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/adolescent-nutrition-9846 >.

Chicago

Zhyno, Rawlings . "Dietary habits of Adolescent Students in Mansoura, Egypt" Afribary (2018). Accessed November 06, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/adolescent-nutrition-9846

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By: Rawlings Zhyno Field: Home Economics Type: Paper 13 PAGES (5025 WORDS) (pdf)