ERIC Number: EJ762658
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-1651
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Soy Protein and Coronary Heart Disease: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of College Students
Herring, Theresa A.; Bakhiet, Raga M.
Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, v99 n2 p16-21 2007
This study assessed how knowledge of soy protein and its relationship to heart disease influences the attitudes and practices of college students. Results showed that family members, schools, and newspapers were the primary sources of students' nutritional information. One fourth of the participating students answered at least four nutrition knowledge questions correctly, and 53% were familiar with the term soy protein. Also, 40% knew that eating soy protein could lower their cholesterol, and 75% reported that they would change an eating habit if it benefited their health. Soy nutrition education programs should be implemented and soy foods should be promoted among college students. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Diseases, College Students, Nutrition, Heart Disorders, Eating Habits, Nutrition Instruction, Knowledge Level, Student Attitudes, Health Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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