Scholarly Research Journal for Humanity Science & English Language, Online ISSN 2348-3083, SJ IMPACT FACTOR 2021: 7.278, www.srjis.com PEER REVIEWED & REFEREED JOURNAL, FEB-MAR, 2023, VOL-11/56
DEVELOPMENT OF NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM ON NUTRITIONAL AWARENESS FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS
Prasad N. Joshi, Ph.D. Asso Professor, Adarsha Comprehensive College of Education and Research Pune, E mail – 1968jpn@gmail.com Paper Received On: 18 MAR 2023 Peer Reviewed On: 31 MAR 2023 Published On: 1 APRIL 2023 Abstract The present study focuses on Nutritional awareness among Secondary School Students. Present research was done with an aim to develop a Nutrition Education Program for Secondary school students and to study its effectiveness. The program focuses on Concpet of Nutrition, Functions of each nutrient, Sources of food along with their specific nutrient & Making appropriate food choices. Quasi Experimental Single Group Pre Test Post Test Design followed for the study to determine the effects of 10 hours of nutrition education program. Incidental sampling method was followed. Nutrition awareness was measured by a 20-item test. T test was used to find out effectiveness of Program. Findings show that the program was effective with respect to all four aspects of awareness regarding nutrition. Key words - Nutrition Education Program, Nutritional Awareness, Food Choices. Scholarly Research Journal's is licensed Based on a work at www.srjis.com
IntroductionThe process of Globalisation and growing impact of media posed some challenges not only at the national or global level but this impact is also evident at individual level. Changing life style of people is reflecting in their food habits. Historically common Indian people lifestyle was focused on Healthy food habits. But with the passage of time and post Globalisation, more junk food is becoming a part of diet. Adolescent stage in human life is known as Period of Storms and Stresses. We can relate adolescent stage with the school students. If we inculcate good habits in this stage, the child likely to follow these habits in rest of his / her life. Due to growing impact of media school students are turning towards Junk Food. Hon Delhi High Court heard the issue of easy availability of junk food and carbonated drinks to children and the harmful effects thereof and seeking a ban on junk Copyright © 2023, Scholarly Research Journal for Humanity Science & English Language