In this study, eating behaviours and knowledge of food seasonality among college students who will become teachers were investigated. A questionnaire was administered to students to collect data on dietary habits, physical activity, and awareness of food season. Two-hundred eighty students participated (95.4% female, 26±6 years old); 14% was overweight/obese, but 68% never practiced physical activity. Almost 76% were aware of differences between consumption of fruit in and out of season, but a poor knowledge of foodstuffs seasonality emerged. These findings underline the need of improving awareness on proper diet and food seasonality because of the societal role of these students.
Dietary behaviours and awareness of seasonal food among college students in central Italy
Tamburro, M.;Ripabelli, G.;Forleo, M. B.;Sammarco, M. L.
2017-01-01
Abstract
In this study, eating behaviours and knowledge of food seasonality among college students who will become teachers were investigated. A questionnaire was administered to students to collect data on dietary habits, physical activity, and awareness of food season. Two-hundred eighty students participated (95.4% female, 26±6 years old); 14% was overweight/obese, but 68% never practiced physical activity. Almost 76% were aware of differences between consumption of fruit in and out of season, but a poor knowledge of foodstuffs seasonality emerged. These findings underline the need of improving awareness on proper diet and food seasonality because of the societal role of these students.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
