Effect of Dietary Intervention Program on Healthy Eating Habits and Physical Activity among Adolescents

Background: The practice of healthy eating and engaging in physical activity foster good health, growth, and intellectual development, while also preventing diseases. Adolescence is a promising time for intervention, as it provides an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience that are vital for understanding the factors contributing to unhealthy eating among adolescents.
Aim: This study aimed to assess the impact of a dietary intervention program on Healthy Eating Habits and Physical Activity in adolescents.
Methods: This study employed a Quasi-experimental design. The research took place in four secondary schools located in Ismailia city. A convenience sample consisting of 136 adolescent students. Data were collected using three tools: A self-administered questionnaire sheet, the Diet Self Efficacy Scale, and the Observation Checklist for a Healthy School Canteen. Results: Statistically significant differences (p < 0.001mc) were revealed between the mean knowledge and practice scores of students regarding healthy eating habits and physical activity during adolescence before and after the implementation of the program. Conclusion: For understanding and application of healthy dietary practices and exercise among adolescents were enhanced following the program's implementation.