EATING HABITS QUALITY AMONG COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION STUDENTS: BASIS FOR INTERVENTION PROGRAM

Danilo C. Angalan, Gaudencio Jr. M. Pardillo, Ariel C. Cortes, Lenziel L. Galaura

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The purpose of this quantitative research study is to determine the eating habits quality among College of Teacher Education students in a particular University in the Davao region as a basis for the proposed intervention program. The researchers use the descriptive survey research design to develop accurate results. The study is limited only to the College of Teacher Education students, where a sample population of 338 respondents was selected through quota sampling. Furthermore, the researchers utilize frequency and percentage to interpret data to determine the respondents’ demographic profile and eating habits quality. Hence, the study results revealed that the eating habits and quality of the respondents need monitoring and improvement, where the frequency of skipping meals among the respondents is high, and they are at risk of acquiring health-related problems. The researchers proposed an intervention program to monitor and improve the students’ eating habits. It involves the conduction of a monthly webinar seminar and the provision of a health help desk for all the CTE students to ensure the monitoring of their eating habits and food choices.

 

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