Knowledge and perception of physical activities and dietary habits among adolescents of Dharan

Ms. Sabita Yadav; Dr. Deepak K Yadav; Mr. Dharnidhar Baral

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2017

Knowledge and perception of physical activities and dietary habits among adolescents of Dharan

Ms. Sabita Yadav, Dr. Deepak K Yadav, Mr. Dharnidhar Baral

Abstract :

Background: Adolescent is a transitional stage for growth and development in human life.

A healthy diet helps protect against malnutrition in all its forms, as well as non-communicable diseases. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried to assess knowledge and perception of physical activities and dietary habits among adolescent. Total of 437 students were randomly enrolled in this study from 8^th-12^th class. Results: Majority of the participants was female (54.2%), regarding mode of the transport, 55.6% were used vehicle to drop and pick up from school. Majority were (89.2%) used to do moderate physical activity while 10.8% do vigorous physical activity, feeling shy when practicing exercise outdoors or not suitable climate for exercise. Only 52.0% consume fruits and 78.5% vegetable daily, followed by dairy products 79.7%. Out of total 31.1% were underweight, equal proportion of male and female. Conclusion: Knowledge of physical activities and diet was good even a large proportion of adolescent was not practicing vigorous-intensity physical activity and had unhealthy dietary habits.