Article: Nutrition and Health: Survey on Food Awareness in Teenagers.
2022 Volume 74, Issue 4, Page(s) 263
Abstract: Background: According to the WHO, 86% of deaths and 75% of healthcare costs in Europe are attributable to diseases, which share risk factors, including obesity, overweight and high blood pressure. Common point to these factors is their modifiability, ... ...
Abstract | Background: According to the WHO, 86% of deaths and 75% of healthcare costs in Europe are attributable to diseases, which share risk factors, including obesity, overweight and high blood pressure. Common point to these factors is their modifiability, adopting correct life habits. Aim: It is, therefore, appropriate to investigate teenagers' eating habits, in order to familiarize them with the risks associated with incorrect diet, develop their critical thinking regarding sources of information and strengthen their life skills. The chosen approach to achieve these goals is to develop food education programs focused on Peer education. Methods: To collect the necessary data, Focus groups have been run in November 2017, in "Da Vigo Nicoloso High School" in Rapallo (Genoa). A random selection of participants, within homogeneous groups (ages 13-14 and 17-18), has been applied. Results: Eating choices among teenagers represent a strong element of identity. Sharing experiences produces consequences on individual and collective tastes. Awareness in young people regarding correct food choices grows with increasing age; so does sensitivity to being conditioned by interpersonal relationships and messages conveyed through the mass media. Conclusions: It is advisable to develop education programs, specifically aimed at individuals in the age range 13-18. This will both develop their skills in the field of food awareness, and it will enable them to become the source of positive influences within their families and among their acquaintances. Nursing implications: Nurse plays a fundamental role as an active subject in this field of primary prevention, transmitting knowledge to the recipients, coordinating with other professional figures (psychologists/professional educators). |
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MeSH term(s) | Adolescent ; Diet ; Feeding Behavior ; Focus Groups ; Humans ; Nutritional Status ; Surveys and Questionnaires |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2022-04-01 |
Publishing country | Italy |
Document type | Congress |
ZDB-ID | 1217777-5 |
ISSN | 0033-0205 |
ISSN | 0033-0205 |
DOI | 10.7429/pi.2021.744263b |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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