This study aimed to evaluate the impact of targeted nutrition education on dietary knowledge, attitudes, and practices among adults in the United Arab Emirates. A randomized controlled intervention design was used, in which participants were assigned to either a targeted nutrition education group or a general health education group. Data were collected before and after the intervention using a structured questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to functional foods. The study assessed changes in participants' understanding and behaviors following the educational intervention. The findings are expected to support the development of effective nutrition education strategies to improve dietary behaviors in the population.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
147
The educational intervention was conducted by the authors and tailored to each group: Group 1 (Functional Food Group): This group received an educational session focusing on the health benefits, safety, and incorporation of functional foods into a balanced diet. Topics included scientific insights into functional food components, examples, and their role in disease prevention.
Group 2 (Control Group): This group received a general health education session unrelated to functional foods.
United Arab Emirates University
Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates
Change in dietary knowledge, attitudes, and practices scores
Assessment of participants' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to nutrition and functional foods using a structured questionnaire before and after the intervention.
Time frame: Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention (approximately 4-8 weeks)
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