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Atharva Business College , 2024
Introduction: This study investigates the nutrition knowledge and dietary practices among seconda... more Introduction: This study investigates the nutrition knowledge and dietary practices among secondary-level school students, a demographic prone to unhealthy habits such as junk food consumption, meal skipping for weight loss, and non-compliance with balanced diets. These behaviors increase the risk of non-communicable diseases like obesity and diabetes in adolescents. This study has aims to examine the nutrition knowledge and dietary practices of secondary-level school students, a demographic that is increasingly susceptible to unhealthy eating habits. Specifically, it focuses on behaviors such as junk food consumption, meal skipping for weight loss, and the neglect of balanced diets. These specific practices contribute to a heightened risk of non-communicable diseases, including obesity and diabetes, among adolescents. Methodology: The quantitative research approach was employed an exploratory design, analyzing data from 121 students in Kathmandu valley using a close-ended questionnaire during 7 th April to 28 th May 2024. The systematic sampling technique was used, and respondents were selected by using a lottery system. As a result, Grade 11 was picked up randomly. Descriptive analyses were made to describe the practices of the students.
Atharva Business College , 2024
Introduction: This study investigates the nutrition knowledge and dietary practices among seconda... more Introduction: This study investigates the nutrition knowledge and dietary practices among secondary-level school students, a demographic prone to unhealthy habits such as junk food consumption, meal skipping for weight loss, and non-compliance with balanced diets. These behaviors increase the risk of non-communicable diseases like obesity and diabetes in adolescents. This study has aims to examine the nutrition knowledge and dietary practices of secondary-level school students, a demographic that is increasingly susceptible to unhealthy eating habits. Specifically, it focuses on behaviors such as junk food consumption, meal skipping for weight loss, and the neglect of balanced diets. These specific practices contribute to a heightened risk of non-communicable diseases, including obesity and diabetes, among adolescents. Methodology: The quantitative research approach was employed an exploratory design, analyzing data from 121 students in Kathmandu valley using a close-ended questionnaire during 7 th April to 28 th May 2024. The systematic sampling technique was used, and respondents were selected by using a lottery system. As a result, Grade 11 was picked up randomly. Descriptive analyses were made to describe the practices of the students.