Food consumption behavior and self-perceived nutrition knowledge: A case study of students with limited formal nutrition education in pre-university schooling

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the relationship between food consumption behavior and self-perceived nutrition knowledge among students without formal nutrition education.
• Qualitative analysis of food consumption behavior
• Assessment of self-perceived nutrition knowledge
• Evaluation of students' understanding of nutrition concepts
• Students often overestimate their nutrition knowledge
• Lack of formal nutrition education correlates with poor food choices
• Nutrition education is essential for improving understanding of food information