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Journal : Nusantara Science and Technology Proceedings

The Influence of the Ability to Read Food Labels on Compliance with Reading Food Product Labels among Nutrition Students of Provinsi Kepulauan Riau Anggraini, Citra Dewi; Rosyidah, Haqqelni Nur; Rizma, Amalina; Herviana; Pratiwi, Siska; Desy
Nusantara Science and Technology Proceedings The 1st International Conference of Health Institut Kesehatan Mitra Bunda 2024
Publisher : Future Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/nstp.2024.4307

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Reading food labels among students is currently important to prevent consume excessive amounts of certain nutrients, resulting in excess nutrition or deficiencies in certain nutrients needed by the body. Substance information obtained from food labels is an important source of nutritional information but is usually underutilized by consumers. The information on food labels helps consumers become savvy about their food choices. This research using cross sectional design. Respondents in this study were students from the students of the nutrition undergraduate study program in Institut Kesehatan Mitra Bunda with a total of 47 respondents. Sample selection was carried out using purposive sampling. The data collection method in this study was through a questionnaire. Respondent’s will fill in the questionnaire given themselves by following the instructions that will be explained before filling out the questionnaire by the data collection team. Data on respondents' ability to read nutritional value information labels was obtained from several multiple choice questions regarding the quantitative information contained in the food labels. It was found that of the 38 respondents who had good ability to read nutritional value information labels, there were 55.3% (21 respondents) who did not comply with reading nutritional value information labels. Then the statistical test results obtained were 0.908. Majority of respondents have good abilities but are not obedient in reading nutritional value information labels. The behavior of reading food labels can be used as a preventive and promotive to maintain health.
Relationship Between Nutrition Knowledge and Body Mass Index (BMI) in Nutrition Students Herviana, Herviana; Anggraini, Citra Dewi; Rosyidah, Haqqelni Nur; Desy; Rizma, Amalina
Nusantara Science and Technology Proceedings The 1st International Conference of Health Institut Kesehatan Mitra Bunda 2024
Publisher : Future Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/nstp.2024.4315

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The balance of nutritional consumption with metabolic needs in the body has an impact on an individual's nutritional status. Knowledge is included in one of the factors that influence an individual's nutritional status. This research aims to ensure the level of nutrition knowledge had a relation to the Body Mass Index (BMI) of students in Kepulauan Riau. The approach used in this research used a cross-sectional research design. The sample used in this research was 50 students of the undergraduate program of nutrition science in Kepulauan Riau. Nutritional knowledge data was collected by using an electronic questionnaire and BMI was measured by weight and height. Data was analyzed by descriptive and regression. The results showed that the average nutrition knowledge score was in the medium category (66.6±12.34). Whereas BMI score shows that 62% of students have got normal BMI, while 20% and 18% are overweight and underweight. Regression analyses showed that r=0.172 with p=0.233. Our findings stated that nutritional knowledge had no significant difference in BMI.