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. 2014 Dec 4;13(1):100.
doi: 10.1186/s40200-014-0100-7. eCollection 2014.

Knowledge, attitude and practice of urban and rural households towards principles of nutrition in Iran: results of NUTRIKAP survey

Zeinab Ahadi  1 , Ramin Heshmat  2 , Maryam Sanaei  1 , Gita Shafiee  2 , Maryam Ghaderpanahi  1 , Mohsen Rezaei Homami  3 , Forouzan Salehi  4 , Zahra Abdollahi  4 , Bahar Azemati  5 , Bagher Larijani  6
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Knowledge, attitude and practice of urban and rural households towards principles of nutrition in Iran: results of NUTRIKAP survey

Zeinab Ahadi et al. J Diabetes Metab Disord. .

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of urban and rural households toward principles of nutrition in Iran.

Methods: The study population was Iranian households who live in rural and urban areas in all provinces of the country. The sampling method at households' level in each province was single stage cluster sampling with equal size clusters. The incumbent data was collected by a structured questionnaire and through the interview with the eligible subject in each household.

Results: A total of 14,136 Iranian households were selected as total sample size, 9,149 urban households, and 4,987 rural households. Around 57.2% of urban and 49.5% of rural households was aware of food groups. Respectively in urban and rural households, about 35.1% and 39.7% had correct knowledge toward roles of food groups. Approximately 41.5% and 39.9% of households had accurate knowledge about reason of food eating in urban and rural areas, respectively. The results showed that 79.6% of them had favorable attitudes. The most of the households consumed red meat and poultry weekly whereas fish was eaten rarely. Fruits, vegetables and dairy were consumed daily in the most of households. Sugar intake was daily in the most of households and cream and butter intake was weekly.

Conclusion: The most of households had moderate knowledge and good attitudes. Practice of families about food consumption was good. The results of this study can be used for proper intervention for improving of health society.

Keywords: Attitude; Knowledge; Nutrition; Practice; Rural; Urban.

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