Authors : E. Srignanasoundari

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25nov639

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Abstract : During the adolescence period, an increase in physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth takes place. It takes a lot of specific challenges in health promotion and illness prevention. The purpose of the study aimed to assess the awareness and practice of healthy eating habits of those aged 12-16 years at the government school, Sothupakkam. Descriptive research design was adopted. The total sample comprises 100 adolescents in the age group of 12-16 years. The non-probability purposive sampling technique was selected. A standardized tool was used to assess the level of awareness about healthy eating behavior among those aged 12-16 years. The results and findings of the study revealed that out of 100 adolescents, 70% had inadequate knowledge, 30% had moderate knowledge, and the remaining 10% had adequate awareness. In practice, of 100 adolescents, 80% were in poor practice, 20% were in fair practice, and no one had good practice. The overall mean was 36 with a standard deviation of 17.49 in knowledge and a mean of 36 with a standard deviation of 11.08 in practice. The study revealed that most of the adolescents need awareness regarding healthy eating habits; if we give awareness, adolescents will improve their knowledge and practice.

Keywords : Awareness, Practice, Healthy Eating Habits, Adolescents (12-16 Yrs).

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