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AuthorTakruri, Hamed
AuthorALjaraedah, Thanaa
AuthorTayyem, Reema
Available date2021-09-09T09:35:36Z
Publication Date2021-08-23
Publication NameNutrition & Food Science
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1108/NFS-05-2021-0153
CitationTakruri, H., ALjaraedah, T. and Tayyem, R. (2021), "Food and nutrient intakes from school canteens and markets nearby schools among students aged 14-18 in Jordan", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/NFS-05-2021-0153
ISSN0034-6659
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/22998
AbstractPurpose - The purposes of this study were to determine the food intake purchased from the canteens or markets nearby schools; to estimate the percent intakes of energy and nutrients from canteens and markets nearby the schools as a percent of total energy and nutrient intakes; and to evaluate the association between dietary intake of energy and nutrients eaten from school canteens and markets nearby the school and body weight status. Design/methodology/approach–A sample of 398 students, aged 14-18 years, was recruited from schools in Amman/ Jordan. Students' body weights and heights were measured and socio39 demographic data and three days food record were collected. Findings– The intakes of boy students from school canteens were significantly higher than those of girls in carbohydrate (g) (125±6 vs 106±6; p= 0.015), energy from saturated fatty acid (Kcal) (97±4 vs 84±5; p=0.006), sugar (g) (43±3 vs 35±2; p=0.009), and fiber (g) (6±0 vs 6±0; p=0.02). Regarding food groups consumed from markets nearby schools, there were significant differences between boys and girls intake (in which the higher intake was detected in girls as compared to boys) of sweets (g) (4±1 vs 3±2; p= 0.017), soft drinks (ml) (28±5 vs 20±5; p=0.024), and milk (ml) /milk substitutes g) (5±2 vs 0±0; p=0.001). Sugar-sweetened beverages and crackers/snacks consumption was significantly higher in boys as compared to girls. There was a significant relationship between BMI and intakes of sugar, fat, vitamin E, and calcium from school canteens. Originality/value-The contribution of foods from canteens and markets nearby schools was high, with high content of fats, salt, and sugar, implying that there is a vital need to establish a strategy and plan of action to fight malnutrition and reduce the intake of unhealthy foods in the school environment in Jordan.
Languageen
PublisherEmerald insight
SubjectFood and Nutrient Intakes
School Canteens
Markets
Jordan
TitleFood and Nutrient Intakes from School Canteens and Markets nearby Schools among Students Aged 14-18 Years in Jordan
TypeArticle
dc.accessType Open Access


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