Assessment of Nutrition Knowledge and Related Aspects among First-Year Kuwait University Students

Abstract

Assessing nutrition knowledge of populations assists in drawing strategies for education programs. Nutrition-related problems are common in Kuwait, thus data on nutrition knowledge are needed. This study involved administration of a questionnaire to 1,037 first-year Kuwait University students. The overall nutrition knowledge score was rated as fair, with deficiency in specific areas of knowledge. Students' dietary habits, attitudes, and interest in nutrition information were assessed as fair. Our findings will aid in building a nutrition knowledge database in Kuwait. A simplified course on aspects of healthy nutrition and lifestyle to all Kuwait University students is highly recommended.

Keywords:

• health
• Kuwait
• nutrition interest
• nutrition knowledge
• university students

Acknowledgments

This work was supported by Kuwait University Research Grant No. WF01/06.