A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Rainbow Diet Among Adolescents in Government Higher Secondary School, Mowa, Raipur (C.G.)

Abstract

Good nutrition is very important for the development of children both mentally and physically. Adolescence is the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from ages 10 to 19 years. It is a unique stage of human development and an important time for laying the foundations of good health. Adolescents experience rapid physical, cognitive and psychosocial growth. These age groups face rapid development mentally and physically, thus good nutrition is very important at this phase of life. The rainbow diet is comprehensive holistic health guide that helps us to understand the physical and energetic properties of food through their colours. Rainbow diet includes foods of different colours by adding different kinds of fruits and vegetables into our diet. A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding rainbow diet among adolescents in Govt. Higher Secondary School, Mowa, Raipur (C.G.). Aim of study: The aim of study information booklet so that they can aware and gain knowledge regarding rainbow diet. The sample size was 60 students studying in 11th and 12th class of govt. higher secondary school, Mowa, Raipur (C.G.). The tool used for the data collection was self-structured knowledge questionnaire. The probability convenience sampling technique was used to select the subjects. It can be seen from the result that the overall mean knowledge score 16.12, mean (%) 53.73, SD 4.29, CV (%) 26.61. Recommendations of the study: Recommendation of the study were a Similar study can be undertaken with larger sample size to create awareness among adolescents regarding rainbow diet.