International Journal of Nutrition Sciences

International Journal of Nutrition Sciences

The Relationship of Nutrition Knowledge, Nutrition Attitude, and Physical Activity with Biomotor Abilities and Body Mass Index among Female Adolescent Students

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Elaheh Piralaiy 1
Mostafa Khani 2
Zahra Mehrirokh 2
Leyla Esmealy 3
Babak Esmealy 2
1 Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
2 Department of Exercise Physiology, Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
3 Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
10.30476/ijns.2024.101659.1301
Abstract
Background: Better understanding of adolescents’ nutrition knowledge, nutrition attitude, and physical activity seems to help develop more effective interventions to promote their health. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship of nutrition knowledge and attitude, and physical activity with biomotor abilities and body mass index (BMI)
among female adolescent students.
Methods: In a descriptive-correlational field study conducted from March to June 2023 in Marand, Iran, 325 female adolescent students aged 15-18-year-old were enrolled through a multi-stage sampling method. Data were collected using demographic, nutritional knowledge, nutrition attitude, and Baecke habitual physical activity questionnaires. The sit and reach flexibility, Plank, and YMCA 3-minute step tests were also undertaken.
Results: Nutrition knowledge had significant correlation with biomotor abilities and physical activity, while nutrition attitude showed significant correlation with BMI.
Conclusion: Evidence-based health behavior change techniques are suggested to improve biomotor abilities and physical activity and to maintain BMI within normal range.

Highlights

Elaheh Piralaiy (Google Scholar)

Keywords
Nutrition knowledge
Nutrition attitude
Body mass index
Physical activity