Development of a knowledge scale for nutrients of tropical and traditional fruits
ISSN: 0007-070X
Article publication date: 21 December 2021
Issue publication date: 1 November 2022
Abstract
Purpose
The aim of this study is to develop a knowledge scale for nutrients of tropical and traditional fruits for university students and conduct its validity and reliability. Another purpose of the study is to determine whether or not the students' knowledge mean scores about nutrients of tropical and traditional fruits vary based on their demographic information.
Design/methodology/approach
The design of the study was the survey model. While the population consisted of 1,551 students studying in the faculty of health sciences, Gazi University, the sample consisted of 668 students who were determined based on criterion sampling.
Findings
When examining in terms of gender of the students, it was determined that even though mean score of the knowledge scale for nutritional values of tropical and traditional fruits was slightly higher in female students (
Originality/value
When the scale developed in this study is analysed according to demographic information, it can be asserted that the students had knowledge about the nutrients of tropical and traditional fruits. Although tropical fruits are expensive, they still prefer these fruits. It can be stated that the students had knowledge about the diversity, nutritional compounds and antioxidant content of tropical and traditional fruits.
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Acknowledgements
The authors are grateful to all volunteers and Cagri Ozsari for participating in this study.
Funding: The author (s) received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
Citation
Ozgen, L., Güllü, M. and Ozturk, E.E. (2022), "Development of a knowledge scale for nutrients of tropical and traditional fruits", British Food Journal, Vol. 124 No. 11, pp. 3480-3496. https://doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-05-2021-0475
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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