Presentation Type

Poster

Department

Dietetics

Location

Walker Conference Center B

Description

Background - Intake of fruits and vegetables is important in the overall health and wellness of individuals. Diseases such as coronary heart disease, diabetes and some cancers can be associated with a healthy lifestyle including a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.1 Fruits and vegetables are high in micronutrients and antioxidants that are beneficial to our health. 2,3

Objective - The purpose of this study is to understand the choices students make regarding food after leaving their family homes. To see when left on their own and the influence of their new college lifestyle has affected their diets. This study will help to evaluate the need for nutrition education on campus.

Design - The design was a survey questionnaire given to students prior to the start of their class. The research was collected at the beginning of the month of September, 2021.

Participants/Setting - Research was conducted at Ouachita Baptist University.

Statistical Analysis - Excel® was used to organize the data.

Results - There were a total of 19 males and 31 females (n=50). The results from this study have confirmed what these studies have states, which is that very few participants consumed even 3 servings of their fruits (1 %) and vegetables (5%) per meal.

Conclusion - The data showed that the majority of undergraduate students do not meet the daily recommended intake of fruits and vegetables.

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Apr 27th, 3:15 PM Apr 27th, 4:30 PM

Weekly Consuption of Fruits and Vegetables Among Undergraduate Students

Walker Conference Center B

Background - Intake of fruits and vegetables is important in the overall health and wellness of individuals. Diseases such as coronary heart disease, diabetes and some cancers can be associated with a healthy lifestyle including a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.1 Fruits and vegetables are high in micronutrients and antioxidants that are beneficial to our health. 2,3

Objective - The purpose of this study is to understand the choices students make regarding food after leaving their family homes. To see when left on their own and the influence of their new college lifestyle has affected their diets. This study will help to evaluate the need for nutrition education on campus.

Design - The design was a survey questionnaire given to students prior to the start of their class. The research was collected at the beginning of the month of September, 2021.

Participants/Setting - Research was conducted at Ouachita Baptist University.

Statistical Analysis - Excel® was used to organize the data.

Results - There were a total of 19 males and 31 females (n=50). The results from this study have confirmed what these studies have states, which is that very few participants consumed even 3 servings of their fruits (1 %) and vegetables (5%) per meal.

Conclusion - The data showed that the majority of undergraduate students do not meet the daily recommended intake of fruits and vegetables.

 

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