Nutritional Knowledge and Its Relationship to Dietary Intake Among College Going Students

Abstract

Nutritional Knowledge plays a key role in shaping eating behaviors and improving overall well-being. Health is not merely the absence of disease but a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. College Going students, as they transition from adolescence to adulthood, begin to make independent decisions about their eating habits. This period is crucial as nutritional choices can have lasting effects on their long-term health. This study examines the relationship between nutritional knowledge and food intake among college going students. A descriptive research design was used, and data were collected using a purposive sampling method from 200 students of Akurchand Manmul Jain College, Meenambakkam, Chennai, India. An interview schedule was used to gather detailed insights into the participants’ eating habits and understanding of nutrition. The primary objective of the study was to assess the nutritional awareness of students and analyze how it influences their eating practices and overall lifestyle. The findings of the study aim to highlight the importance of nutrition education in promoting healthy eating behaviors among university students.