A Study of Knowledge, Awareness and Action Towards Healthy Food Intake Among Higher Education Institution Students

Abstract

Healthy food intake is essential for good health and nutrition. It protects against many chronic non - communicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Eating various foods and consuming less salt, sugars, and saturated and industrially produced trans-fats are essential for a healthy diet. This study aimed to examine a study of knowledge, awareness, and action toward healthy food intake among higher education institution students. The researchers used a quantitative technique and questionnaires by Google Forms to conduct this survey. A Statistical Package Social Science (SPSS) version 26.0 was used to analyse the data. The findings showed that knowledge and awareness had a relationship with a p-value of 0.000. The result indicated a significant relationship between knowledge and awareness of healthy food intake. There are a few recommendations related to the study proposed by the researchers