Title: To Study the vegetable Fibre Intake amongst students.
Authors: Vanshika Jain, Vidhi Yadav, Gargi Save.
Introduction: Studying vegetable fibre intake among students is of paramount importance due to the growing concern about dietary habits and their impact on student health. Understanding the current vegetable fibre intake among students will provide valuable insights into their overall dietary patterns and can inform strategies for promoting healthier eating habits. Addressing this problem is essential to promote the well-being of the student population and to help them make informed choices about their nutrition
Objective: To understand the phenomenon of “Assessing Student Vegetable Fibre Intake”
Literature Review:
- Title : “Analyzing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Patterns”
Summary: Küçük et all (2023). This study aims to provide a thorough and nuanced exploration of dietary fibre consumption from fruits and vegetables across various population segments. Dietary fibre is recognized for its crucial role in maintaining overall health and preventing chronic diseases. Understanding how different demographic groups approach fruit and vegetable fibre intake can have significant implications for public health policies and nutritional education. Geographic location emerged as a notable factor influencing fruit and vegetable fibre consumption. People in urban areas exhibit different dietary patterns compared to those in rural regions, which may be attributed to varying access to fresh produce and dietary preferences. The research explores the potential health implications of these dietary disparities. Lower fibre intake is associated with a higher risk of chronic conditions like obesity, heart disease, and gastrointestinal disorders. In conclusion, this comprehensive analysis sheds light on the complex landscape of fruit and vegetable fibre consumption among diverse population segments. It underscores the importance of addressing disparities and implementing strategies to promote healthier dietary habits, ultimately contributing to improved public health and well-being.
- Title : “Meeting Fibre Intake Recommendations”
Summary: Kranz, S. (2006). The impact of the National Academy of Sciences’ Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for fibre in pre-schoolers has been significant in shaping the dietary guidelines and nutritional habits of this age group. These guidelines, established by experts to provide recommendations for nutrient intake, have played a crucial role in promoting the health and well-being of young children. One of the primary outcomes of implementing the DRIs for fibre in pre-schoolers has been the increased awareness of the importance of dietary fibre in childhood nutrition. Fibre is a key component of a healthy diet and plays a crucial role in digestive health, regulating blood sugar levels, and maintaining a healthy body weight. By setting specific intake recommendations for fibre in pre-schoolers, the DRIs have emphasized the necessity of including fibre-rich foods in their diets. Furthermore, the DRIs for fibre have led to changes in dietary patterns and choices among parents, caregivers, and nutrition professionals. They have prompted a shift towards including more whole grains, fruits, and vegetables in the diets of pre-schoolers. Additionally, the nutritional status of pre-schoolers has improved due to the DRIs for fibre. Meeting the recommended fibre intake helps prevent constipation and other digestive problems while promoting a sense of fullness that can discourage overeating and the consumption of empty-calorie, low-nutrient foods. In summary, the impact of the National Academy of Sciences’ Dietary Reference Intakes for fibre in pre-schoolers has been far-reaching. It has increased awareness of the importance of fibre in childhood nutrition, prompted changes in dietary habits, influenced the food industry to offer more fibre-rich options for children, and ultimately improved the nutritional status and overall health of preschool-aged children.
Data Collection: For this problem, we have created 5questions and have surveyed 100 JDBIMS students who have answered on scale of 1 to 5 out of which mean, standard deviation, standard error and z test were calculated.
Data Analysis:
Q1. I consume green vegetables daily.
Q2. I meet the recommended intake of vegetable fibre in my diet.
Q3. It has improved my health.
Q4. I make efforts to include fibre rich vegetables.
Q5. I am satisfied with my current fibre intake.
After collecting 100 responses on Google form, Mean, SD, SE, were calculated, which are given below:
|
|
Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
Q4 |
Q5 |
|
MEAN(X) |
3.50 |
3.24 |
3.77 |
3.62 |
3.26 |
|
SD |
1.15 |
1.13 |
1.13 |
1.06 |
1.23 |
|
SE |
0.91 |
0.90 |
0.90 |
0.84 |
0.98 |
|
Z(t-stat) |
0.22 |
-0.10 |
0.42 |
0.06 |
0.18 |
|
Result |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Conclusion:
The data analysis shows that for all questions, calculated mean values are relatively close to the hypothesised mean of 3.
Through the Z test, Q1 shows neutral result, which means that people are neutral about consuming vegetables in their daily diet.
As Q2 shows neutral result, we conclude that people may or may not meet the recommended intake of fibre in vegetables. Q3 also shows neutral result, which means people are neutral if daily vegetable fibre intake has improved their health or not.
As Q4 shows neutral result, it is concluded that people are neutral about making an extra effort to include fibre rich vegetables in their daily diet. Q5 shows neutral results, by which we conclude that people are neutral about their satisfaction level of the current fibre intake.
References:
- Kranz, S. (2006). Meeting the dietary reference intakes for fiber: Sociodemographic characteristics of preschoolers with high fiber intakes. American Journal of Public Health, 96(9), 1538-41. Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/meeting-dietary-reference-intakes-fiber/docview/215082459/se-2
- Küçük, N., Urak, F., Bilgic, A., Florkowski, W. J., Kiani, A. K., & Özdemir, F. N. (2023). Fruit and vegetable consumption across population segments: Evidence from a national household survey. Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 42, 1-20. doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-023-00382-6