Study of nutritional literacy and its associate factorsamong college students in Guangxi

Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the nutritional literacy level of college students in Guangxi and explore the related factors affecting the nutritional literacy. This study was conducted from February to July 2024 in Guangxi Modern Vocational and Technical College, using a cross-sectional study design with integrating quantitative and qualitative research methods. Quantitative research using stratified sampling technique selected 1095 full-time students by using the way of questionnaire star to conduct online questionnaire survey collected 1095 full-time students in basic information, consumption habits and nutritional literacy level data. The research data statistical analysis, using multiple logic regression analysis to explore the related factors affecting nutritional literacy. In the qualitative study, 15 students were interviewed through focus groups to discuss the help of improving students' nutritional literacy and eating behavior. The findings of this study the nutritional literacy level of the higher vocational college students was high level. Exercise, BMI, nutrition education and nutrition knowledge were influencing factors for nutritional literacy level among vocational non-college students. Our evidence suggests that nutrition education should be provided to vocational college students, concentrating on freshmen students. A variety and appropriate nutrition education channels such as the internet, mobile devices, and social media should be used to improve information access for college students so that they can improve their nutritional literacy.

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