Razlika u prehrambenim navikama djece grada Zagreba i grada Šibenika

master's thesis

• Title (english): The difference in dietary habits between children in Zagreb and Šibenik
• Author: Anđela Ivec
• Mentor: Mateja Kunješić Sušilović (mentor)
• Committee member: Marija Lorger (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Marijana Hraski (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Mateja Kunješić Sušilović (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Teacher Education; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-09-19, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: BIOTECHNICAL SCIENCES; Nutrition
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Pedagogy; Early Childhood and Preschool Pedagogy

Abstract

Prehrambene navike predškolske djece igraju ključnu ulogu u njihovom zdravom rastu i razvoju. Pravilna prehrana u ovom razdoblju može postaviti temelje za doživotno zdravlje. U ovom diplomskom radu istražuje se niz ključnih tema vezanih za prehrambene navike djece. Pravilno usklađivanje s prehrambenim potrebama osigurava dobivanje potrebnih hranjivih tvari za optimalno funkcioniranje organizma. Prikazuje se važnost voća, povrća, cjelovitih žitarica, proteina i masti kako bi se postigla prehrambena ravnoteža. Problemi neuravnotežene prehrane, kao što su pretjeran unos kalorija, nedostatak hranjivih tvari ili višak nezdravih namirnica, ukazuju na moguće štetne učinke takvog obrasca prehrane na zdravlje.
U radu je provedeno istraživanje koje je obuhvatilo 67 roditelja iz gradova Zagreba i Šibenika kako bi se analizirale potencijalne razlike u prehrambenim navikama djece između ova dva grada. Sudionici su popunjavali anketni upitnik koji je sadržavao 30 pitanja o prehrambenim navikama njihove djece. Rezultati istraživanja ukazuju na sličnosti u odgovorima roditelja iz oba grada u većini slučajeva. Međutim, primjetna je razlika u odgovorima na nekoliko pitanja koja se odnose na prepreke u promicanju zdravih prehrambenih navika kod djece, učestalost sudjelovanja roditelja i djece u planiranju i pripremi obroka te učestalost obiteljskih aktivnosti koje potiču zdravu prehranu. Ovi rezultati pružaju uvid u specifične faktore koji mogu utjecati na prehrambene navike djece u različitim gradovima te ukazuju na važnost ciljanih intervencija i edukacije kako bi se promicale zdrave prehrambene navike u dječjoj populaciji.

Abstract (english)

Dietary habits of preschool children play a crucial role in their healthy growth and development. Proper nutrition during this period can lay the foundation for lifelong health. This thesis explores a range of key topics related to children's dietary habits. The emphasis is placed on the importance of quality nutrition as a basis for children's healthy growth and development. Proper alignment with nutritional needs ensures the acquisition of necessary nutrients for optimal bodily functioning. The food pyramid, a graphical representation of recommended meals, presents an optimal arrangement of different food groups to achieve a balanced diet. It underscores the importance of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and fats and aids in visualizing a proper nutritional balance. Issues arising from an unbalanced diet, such as excessive calorie intake, nutrient deficiencies, or an excess of unhealthy foods, indicate potential adverse effects of such dietary patterns on health. Additionally, the paper explores the significance of protecting children from allergies and why proper nutrition is crucial for a child's brain health.
The research conducted in the paper encompassed 67 parents from the cities of Zagreb and Šibenik to analyze potential differences in children's dietary habits between these two cities. Participants completed a questionnaire containing 30 questions about their children's dietary habits. The research results point to similarities in responses from parents in both cities in most cases. However, noticeable differences emerge in responses regarding obstacles to promoting healthy dietary habits among children, the frequency of parental and children's involvement in meal planning and preparation, and the frequency of family activities that encourage healthy eating. These findings provide insights into specific factors that may influence children's dietary habits in different cities and underscore the importance of targeted interventions and education to promote healthy dietary habits within the child population.

• Keywords: prehrambene navike; dijete; zdravlje; rast i razvoj
• Keywords (english): dietary habits; children; health; growth and development
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:147:813561
• Study programme: Title: Graduate University Study of Early and Preschool Education; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra ranog i predškolskog odgoja i obrazovanja (magistar/magistra ranog i predškolskog odgoja i obrazovanja)
• Type of resource: Text
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• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-01-15 11:20:43