Vol. 11, Special Issue 5 (2022)

Author(s):
Vijayalakshmi D and Megha M Katte

Abstract:
Adolescence is a period of transition. It is a period where independence is established and adolescent makes choices of their own. The food environment is changing dramatically due to globalisation and urbanization. This has spiralled energy intake in adolescent’s. But, there is a paucity of information about their nutritional knowledge, dietary practices and attitude. Exploration of relation between nutrition knowledge, dietary practices and attitude in this population is, therefore, of notable public health interest, and the need of the hour is improving the nutrition knowledge, attitude and practices on healthy eating and lifestyle.