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The average nutritional requirements of groups of people are fixed and depend on such measurable characteristics as age, sex, height, weight, degree of activity and rate of growth. A recent National Survey indicates that 85 % of young adults do not consume the Recommended Daily Allowance of calcium. Objectives- To assess the level of knowledge regarding calcium intake among young adults, To elicit the level of practice regarding calcium intake among young adults. Hypothesis-H1- significant relationship between the level of knowledge and practice regarding calcium intake among young adults, H2- significant association between the level of knowledge and socio demographic variables H3- significant association between the level of practice and socio demographic variables. Methodology- descriptive research design was used. 100 samples was selected with convenient sampling. Data was collected by structured questionnaire and analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Results- overall mean score was 11.76 and mean % 47.04 which is shows that knowledge was inadequate. Out of 100 samples 61% were having inadequate knowledge, 37% were having moderately adequate knowledge and 2% were having adequate knowledge 95 peoples was practiced inadequately only 5 % people practice adequately. Conclusion- adults have inadequate knowledge and practice and required training and teaching programme.
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Assessment, Knowledge, Practice, Calcium Intake Young Adults,
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"A STUDY ON ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE REGARDING CALCIUM INTAKE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN A SELECTED COLLEGE AT BANGALORE.", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.4, Issue 11, page no.10 - 17, November-2019, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI1911002.pdf
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2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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