KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF GOOD NUTRITION AMONG 400 LEVEL UNDERGRADUATES IN FACULTY OF LAW, AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY

Nutritional knowledge is required for a healthy lifestyle and nutrition knowledge is essential for individuals to acquire a lifestyle that is healthy and free from diseases. Improving the nutrition attitudes, knowledge, and practices of adolescents and young is very important as it will lead to a more food-conscious society and healthier individuals. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of good nutrition among undergraduate in faculty of law, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state. Using a descriptive cross-sectional study design, the study involves a sample of 136 undergraduate students selected by random sampling techniques. Primary data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires focusing on socio-economic status, knowledge level about good nutrition, attitude and practice towards good nutrition. Secondary data was collected from already existing literatures and published sources. Data analysis involves statistical techniques using the Q DATA MOBILE APP and SPSS. Data was collected through surveys assessing the socio economic status, knowledge level, attitude and practice of good nutrition among 136 respondents. Nutrition influence on respondents food choices; this survey showed that respondents whom nutrition influence their food choices greatly were (72.8%), not that great were (10.3%), poor were (0.7%), and fair were (12.5%). Intake of water; this survey showed respondents who takes 1-2 sachets of water were(14.0%), 3-4 sachets of water were (55.9%), 5-6 sachets of water were (21.3%), and not sure were (5.9%). Respondents meals per day; this survey showed that respondents who eat 1-2 meals per day were (32.4%), 3-4 meals per day were (51.5%), more than 3 meals per day were (9.6%), and rarely were (4.4%). Consumption of fruits and vegetable of respondents; this survey showed that respondents whom consume fruits and vegetable daily were (18.4%), once a week were (19.9%), 2-3 times a week were (39.7%), and once a week were (13.2%). Regular intake of nutritious food affects academic performance; this survey show that respondents who agreed that nutritious food make students to perform well academically were (64.7%), not sure were (9.6%), disagreed were (11.8%),and strongly disagreed were (8.1%). Recommendations include develop and initiate innovative university-based nutrition education programs to enlighten the undergraduates on the diverse health benefits associated with consumption of fruits and vegetables and encourage increased fruits and vegetables.