CROSS SECTIONAL ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH CONSCIOUSNESS AND FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES AMONG SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NILGIRIS, INDIA

Tanmaya Kumar Mishra; Junior Sundresh; Maharajan

Volume : VI, Issue : XII, December - 2017

CROSS SECTIONAL ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH CONSCIOUSNESS AND FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES AMONG SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NILGIRIS, INDIA

Tanmaya Kumar Mishra, Junior Sundresh, Maharajan

Abstract :

Introduction: It is critical for children to understand food-related risks to preserve their health and the health of others, particularly because their food preparation responsibilities will increase in adulthood.

Aim: This study evaluate the echelon of attitude and behavior towards practices of healthy food habits, physical exercises, mental health as well as social adoptability among the school students/Adolescents in Nilgiris.

Methods: A Cross sectional study was conducted among 205 secondary and higher secondary school students/Adolescents of age group 15 to < 18 from various Government schools in Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu.

Results: Totally 205 students were participated in the study, only 47% (96) students told that they used to sleep for more than 7 hours. The most significant alarming fact about the study is that 60 % (123) students like to take fast foods/junk foods. 103 (50%) students revealed that they face troubles occasionally in concentrating while studies without quoting appropriate rationale for this issue.

Conclusion: Health education is to positively influence the health behavior of individuals and communities as well as the living and working conditions that influence their health. Health education improves the health status of individuals, families, communities, states, and the nation. Adolescent students must be encouraged by the school administration and family members for upgrading their concentration skills, mental health and gratifying interpersonal associations with others and their potential to adapt comfortably to different social situations in a variety of settings must be explored