A survey study of nutritional awareness among students

Abstract

A study was conducted by the researcher on the nutrition awareness of the students of Government Degree College for boys sopore, Jammu and Kashmir. Sample was selected randomly of 100 students of various departments of Government Degree College for boy’s sopore, Jammu and Kashmir. Nutrition awareness of the students was measured by questionnaires developed by Dr. Sweyta Nutrition awareness and health status questionnaires contains 52 questions regarding nutrition and health status related to nine variables like nutrition, health related fitness, avoiding chemical dependency, stress management, personal hygiene, disease prevention, emotional wellbeing, personal safety, environmental health and protection. Descriptive statistics (pie diagram and percentage) were used to assess the data we explain the data through pie diagram. On the basis of data obtained from the students of government Degree College for boys sopore. Studied 9 variables related to nutrition awareness and health status. It showed that 21% students were found under excellent category, 55% were found under good category, and 24% students were found under need improvement category in nutrition awareness.