A Study to Assess the Effect of Nutrition Education Programs on Knowledge Regarding Healthy Dietary Habits among Adolescent Girls in Selected Schools

Abstract

Background: Adolescence is a vital stage marked by increased nutritional needs, especially for girls. Poor dietary habits and lack of awareness often lead to health issues such as anemia and malnutrition. Nutrition education programs can play a key role in improving knowledge and promoting healthy eating behaviors.

Objective: This study aims to assess the effect of nutrition education program on knowledge regarding healthy dietary habits among adolescent girls in selected schools.

Methods: Pre-experimental, One Group Pre-test and Post-test design was adopted for this study. 200 adolescent girls studying in selected schools meeting the inclusion criteria were selected using non-probability - purposive sampling.

Results: The result showed that in Pre-Test, Majority 51.5% of subjects had poor level of knowledge score, 48% had good level of knowledge score and 0.5% had very good level of knowledge score. In Post-Test, Majority 96.5% of subjects had very good level of knowledge score, 3.5% had good level of knowledge score and 0% had poor level of knowledge score.

Conclusion: The study concluded that the that nutrition education programs about knowledge regarding Healthy dietary habits among adolescent girls in selected schools was effective.