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Food safety practices and dietary intake of female students in self-catering residences at the Cape Technikon
Author(s)
Du Toit, Linda Dorothea
Date Issued
2004
Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cape Technikon
Abstract
Concems have been voiced regarding the food practices and dietary intake of
students since residences changed from a catered to a self-catering food provision
system. In this study, the purchasing, storage, food preparation practices and dietary
intake of female students living in self-catering residences at the Cape Technikon in
Cape Town, South Africa, were investigated.
A sample of 60 students, representative of the female students living in self-catering
residences, participated. A structured interview, together with direct observation,
using an observational checklist, was used to determine whether food practices
complied with food safety guidelines. As self-reported and actual behaviour may
differ, the reported food safety behaviour was compared with the observed
behaviour. The mean food and beverage intakes were determined using two 24-hour
dietary recalls covering a week and weekend day. Intakes were compared with the
recommendations of the Daily Food Guide and the South African Food-Based
Dietary Guidelines. Nutrient intakes were analysed using dietary analysis software.
Nutrient intakes were compared with the Dietary Reference Intakes for their gender
and age grouping. Intakes of S 67% of the Recommended Dietary
Allowance/Adequate Intakes or below were deemed as inadequate. The weight
status of the students was also determined and compared to the health maintenance
Body Mass Index range of 20 to 25 kg/m2
.
Results indicated that some, but not all food safety guidelines were followed. Both
positive and negative practices were reported and observed.
students since residences changed from a catered to a self-catering food provision
system. In this study, the purchasing, storage, food preparation practices and dietary
intake of female students living in self-catering residences at the Cape Technikon in
Cape Town, South Africa, were investigated.
A sample of 60 students, representative of the female students living in self-catering
residences, participated. A structured interview, together with direct observation,
using an observational checklist, was used to determine whether food practices
complied with food safety guidelines. As self-reported and actual behaviour may
differ, the reported food safety behaviour was compared with the observed
behaviour. The mean food and beverage intakes were determined using two 24-hour
dietary recalls covering a week and weekend day. Intakes were compared with the
recommendations of the Daily Food Guide and the South African Food-Based
Dietary Guidelines. Nutrient intakes were analysed using dietary analysis software.
Nutrient intakes were compared with the Dietary Reference Intakes for their gender
and age grouping. Intakes of S 67% of the Recommended Dietary
Allowance/Adequate Intakes or below were deemed as inadequate. The weight
status of the students was also determined and compared to the health maintenance
Body Mass Index range of 20 to 25 kg/m2
.
Results indicated that some, but not all food safety guidelines were followed. Both
positive and negative practices were reported and observed.
Additional information
Thesis (MTech (Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2004
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