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Article type: Research Article
Authors: Khalfa, Alia; b; * | Bensalah, Fatimaa; b | Bouazza, Sofianec | Brikhou, Slimanec; d | Chihab, Mounirb | Khitri, Walide | Bennabi, Faridf
Affiliations: [a] Laboratory of Clinical and Metabolic Nutrition, Oran, Algeria | [b] Department of Agri-Food, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Ain Temouchent - Belhadj Bouchaib, Ain Temouchent, Algeria | [c] Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Djillali Liabes, Laboratory of Biotoxicology, Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria | [d] Laboratory of Applied Molecular Biology and Immunology, Tlemcen, Algeria | [e] Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University Oran 1, Oran, Algeria | [f] Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Ain Temouchent - Belhadj Bouchaib, Ain Temouchent, Algeria
Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Ali Khalfa, Department of Agri-Food, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Ain Temouchent - Belhadj Bouchaib- Ain Temouchent, Algeria. Laboratory of Clinical and Metabolic Nutrition, Oran, Algeria. E-mail: [email protected].
Abstract: BACKGROUND:Adolescence is a critical and sensitive period of life, a fundamental stage of development, and special attention must be paid to the quality of food. Healthy eating habits at adolescence can be an important factor for healthy eating habits later in life. OBJECTIVE:To assess the frequency and knowledge of fruit and vegetable consumption among adolescents in Ain Temouchent (Western Algeria). METHODS:A study was conducted from February 1 to April 30, 2022. 103 adolescents responded to the questionnaire. The participants were boys (n = 48) and girls (n = 55) aged 12 to 18 years from two educational levels (middle school and high school). RESULTS:Adolescents surveyed had a mean BMI equal to 23.2 (kg/m2), considered overweight. The frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption it does not differ between girls and boys (p > 0.05). The consumption of fruits and vegetables was below recommended levels. The evaluation showed that most adolescents do not have a good knowledge of food composition and are not interested in fruits and vegetables in their daily diet (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION:This study showed that adolescents consume few fruits and vegetables, and they have little knowledge of the value of fruits and vegetables in their daily diet.
Keywords: Adolescents, frequency, fruit, vegetables, knowledge
DOI: 10.3233/MNM-230030
Journal: Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 191-200, 2023
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