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Peer Influence As The Dominant Factor In Coffee Drink Consumption Among Non-Health Major University Of Indonesia Students In 2023, Patrisha Ramadhiani, Triyanti Triyanti, Sandra Fikawati Oct 2023

Peer Influence As The Dominant Factor In Coffee Drink Consumption Among Non-Health Major University Of Indonesia Students In 2023, Patrisha Ramadhiani, Triyanti Triyanti, Sandra Fikawati

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Coffee drinks are sugar-sweetened beverages made from coffee powder, sugar, and water through heating. High consumption of coffee drinks is associated with sugar content, which can increase the risk of obesity. The aim of this study was to determine the differences in coffee drink consumption levels based on individual characteristics and environmental factors among non-health undergraduate students at the University of Indonesia in 2023. This quantitative study used a cross-sectional design with a sample of 181 active undergraduate non-health students in 2023. Data were collected in June 2023 through a self-administered questionnaire. The results showed that 52.5% of the respondents …


The Difference Of Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Based On Individual Characteristics And Other Factors Among Non-Health Undergraduate Students In Universitas Indonesia In 2023, Adeline Vashtianada, Asih Setiarini, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika Oct 2023

The Difference Of Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Based On Individual Characteristics And Other Factors Among Non-Health Undergraduate Students In Universitas Indonesia In 2023, Adeline Vashtianada, Asih Setiarini, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Ultra-processed food/UPF is a product that undergoes a series of industrial techniques and processes, also has low nutritional value. Overconsumption of UPF can increase the risk of overweight and obesity. The purpose of this study is to determine the differences in the proportion of UPF consumption based on individual characteristics, environmental factors, and lifestyle factors among non-health undergraduate students in Universitas Indonesia in 2023. A cross sectional study design conducted on 149 samples. The data was collected using a self-administered online questionnaire. The data was analyzed using univariate and bivariate (chi-square) analyses. The results showed that 50.3% of the students …


Attitudes Towards Breastfeeding Among College Students At Mississippi State University, Kristin F. Williford Dec 2022

Attitudes Towards Breastfeeding Among College Students At Mississippi State University, Kristin F. Williford

Theses and Dissertations

Breastfeeding rates in America are lower than other high-income countries, with Mississippi having one of the lowest rates. A survey using the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS) was distributed twice to Mississippi State University students to understand their breastfeeding attitudes. Attitudes were determined by calculating a composite score and conducting statistical tests for significance. Knowledge between health and non-health related majors were explored by using five statements, and attitudes towards the statement “Breastmilk is the ideal food for babies” were compared across demographics. Of 642 respondents, the composite score was 57.3 out of 85, and all demographics had a …


Food Safety Attitudes In College Students: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis Of A Conceptual Model, Rachelle Booth, Maggie Hernandez, Erica L. Baker, Tevni Grajales, Peter Pribis Jan 2013

Food Safety Attitudes In College Students: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis Of A Conceptual Model, Rachelle Booth, Maggie Hernandez, Erica L. Baker, Tevni Grajales, Peter Pribis

Faculty Publications

College students are one of the most at-risk population groups for food poisoning, due to risky food safety behaviors. Using the Likert Scale, undergraduate students were asked to participate in a Food Safety Survey which was completed by 499 students ages 18–25. Data was analyzed using SPSS and AMOS statistical software. Four conceptual definitions regarding food safety were defined as: general food safety, bacterial food safety, produce food safety, and politics associated with food safety. Knowledge seems to be an important factor in shaping students attitudes regarding general and bacterial safety. Ethnicity plays a role in how people view the …