Relationship between Nutritional Knowledge and Body Mass Index: A Quantitative Investigation among College Students of Kerala

Authors

  • Ajai P. Krishna Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Physical Education, Government Medical College Kottayam, Kerala, INDIA
  • Dr. Razeena K.I. Associate Professor, Iqbal College, University of Kerala, Kerala, INDIA

Keywords:

Nutritional Knowledge, Body Mass Index, Nutrition Transition, Nutritional Knowledge Questionnaire

Abstract

The study aims to examine whether nutritional knowledge has a significant relationship with body mass index among undergraduate college students of Kerala. Using the Nutritional Knowledge Questionnaire, a detailed survey was conducted among 2723 students of Kerala and analysed for appropriate categorisation. The chi-Square method was used to quantitatively measure the association between nutritional knowledge and body mass index. The findings were discussed in large based on a detailed review of the literature.

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2015-09-30

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Ajai P. Krishna, & Dr. Razeena K.I. (2015). Relationship between Nutritional Knowledge and Body Mass Index: A Quantitative Investigation among College Students of Kerala. International Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, 2(5), 16–20. Retrieved from https://ijrasb.com/index.php/ijrasb/article/view/164

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