Knowledge, Attitude & Practices on Advancing our Understanding of the Role of Breakfast in Promoting Health and Well-Being in College Going Students

Abstract

Breakfast, often deemed the most important meal of the day, has garnered significant attention in scientific research for its potential implications on health and well-being. The recent advancements garner in understanding the multifaceted role of breakfast in promoting overall health. Evidence suggests that consuming a balanced breakfast, rich in nutrients, can positively influence metabolism, cognition, and long-term dietary behaviors. However, challenges such as variability in study methodologies and socioeconomic factors influencing breakfast habits underscore the need for further interdisciplinary research and tailored interventions. By advancing our understanding of breakfast's role, we can inform strategies to promote healthier dietary habits and improve public health outcomes. The study in question aimed to explore the intricate relationship between nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices, and how these factors influence the breakfast consumption habits of college-going females aged 18-23. Utilizing a validated questionnaire, the research categorized participants based on their responses into low, moderate, and high knowledge, attitude, and practice groups. This approach provided a nuanced understanding of the factors contributing to breakfast skipping, a significant concern for public health among young adults. The findings related to knowledge, attitude and practices revealed that the majority of them fall in the category of adequate. Significant correlation was found between knowledge, attitude and practices among college going students.