Nutritional knowledge of the preschool staff from Nowy Sącz and the vicinity. Part 4. The role of nutrients and principles of composing a diet
Journal Title: New Medicine - Year 2010, Vol 14, Issue 4
Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess knowledge on the role of nutrients and principles of composing a diet in the preschool staff from Nowy Sącz and the vicinity.The studied population was comprised of 84 women who were employed in eight preschools in Nowy Sącz and the vicinity.The women filled in questionnaires on their knowledge about the role of nutrients in human body and the principles of composing a diet. Statistical analysis was carried out by means of the SPSS 12.0 PL for Windows computer programme. The studied population was divided according to education.Education had statistically significant influence on the answers to five questions, including four questions concerning the role of nutrients and one question concerning the principles of composing a diet. The most correct answers, both those statistically significant and those insignificant, were given by the women with secondary education, and the least ? by the women with vocational education.The level of knowledge on the role of nutrients in the preschool staff from Nowy Sącz and the vicinity was very low, especially among the women with vocational education, while the level of knowledge on the principles of composing a diet was sufficient. It is recommended to provide nutritional education to the preschool staff, especially those who are responsible for planning and preparing meals for children.
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Wojciech Chalcarz, Sylwia Merkiel
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