Nutrition Knowledge among Navy Recruits
Abstract
Findings suggest that nutrition education is indeed called for to meet the SECNAV objective of having all Navy personnel know basic principles of good nutrition; although, recruits are not particularly lacking in nutrition knowledge relative to U.S. school students. It is recommended that nutrition education interventions focus on the four major food groups and number of servings recommended from each to help people learn about the body's nutrient needs and what types of food satisfy those needs. Information about the effects of drugs and alcohol on nutritional status would also be useful both because of majority of recruits lacked this knowledge and because such information would dovetail with other health promotion efforts aimed at lowering drug and alcohol consumption. Detailed information on the types of nutrition misconceptions held by recruits should help Navy Education and Training personnel develop focused nutrition education materials. Nutrition education is especially important now as the Navy Food Service Systems Office implements new guidance on menu/recipes and food choice options to Navy dining facilities. Educational efforts to teach people good nutrition and eating habits may be critical for helping people understand and accept the changes being made in this transition to newer dietary guidelines.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 27, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA185186
Entities
People
- Linda K. Hervig
- Ross R. Vickers
- Terry L. Conway
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center