TABLE 3.
Proportions of adolescents with correct scores in various nutrition knowledge aspects.
| Nutrition knowledge aspect tested | Number | % correct answers |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch is a more important meal than breakfast | 243 | 64 |
| Boiled eggs are a better option than fried eggs | 297 | 79 |
| You can eat as much meat as you want every day | 300 | 79 |
| It is necessary to eat fruits and vegetables every day | 284 | 75 |
| Potato chips are a healthy way to eat potato | 318 | 84 |
| If you eat healthy food, there is no need to exercise | 317 | 84 |
| Drinking juice is as healthy as eating a piece of fruit | 246 | 65 |
| Eating a lot of sugar gives enough energy | 307 | 81 |
| Drinking three cups of milk every day is important | 127 | 34 |
| It is necessary to drink two litres of water a day | 301 | 80 |
| Nutrition knowledge | ||
| Low | 38 | 10 |
| Moderate | 76 | 20 |
| High | 264 | 70 |