A study on the effects of healthy eating practices on adolescents with digestive disorder

Abstract

Background: Children and adolescents in the US consumed fewer sugar-sweetened beverages between 2001 and 2010, yet they still made up 10% of all calories. The total amount of fruits and vegetables consumed by kids and teenagers grew between 2003 and 2010, although it still falls short of the recommended daily intake. In a study by Tang Q (2018) involving a total of 1,136 participants, it was discovered that while the participants had positive attitudes about sugar-free foods, their knowledge and practice were often lacking. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among schoolchildren has sharply increased, consumption of high-calorie foods and insufÏcient physical activity have a direct impact on overweight and obesity, and diseases of the digestive system have steadily increased over the last five years, according to the results of the 5th National Population Nutrition Survey of Mongolia. Aim: There was a need to determine whether eating habits have an impact and we set out to ascertain the nutritional practice of adolescents with digestive issues as a result. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire on teenagers (10-15 years) nutritional status was used in the investigation, which was carried out using a hospital-based case study methodology. Results: Out of 270 youngsters, 75.9% (n=205) were from UB city, 24.1% (n=65) were from the neighborhood, and 49.7% (n=134) were males and 50.3% (n=136) were females. Only 34 children received the required nutrition guidance, and 79.4% of them engaged in subpar eating habits. There were no individuals with adequate practices among the total responders, 97.8% were considered inadequate, and 2.2% were considered moderate. Every age group of respondents experienced inadequate practices, and 89.6% of the moms of the children had a higher degree. The number of households and living arrangements did not affect the participating children’s practices for good nutrition (p>0.05). There was no link between the participants’ eating habits and body mass index (p>0.05) and 19 children who had a family member with a digestive disorder had insufÏcient eating habits. Conclusion: Adequate eating habits are not enough for teenagers with digestive problems, and this is true regardless of an individual’s age, gender, nationality, mother’s education level, living circumstances, size of the family, or presence of another family member who also has digestive disorders.