Article Title Impact of Targeted Nutrition Education on Dietary Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (TNE-KAP)

May 1, 2026 updated by: Seham M. Al Raish, United Arab Emirates University

Article Title Impact of Targeted Nutrition Education on Dietary Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices: A Controlled Intervention Study in the United Arab Emirates

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of targeted nutrition education on dietary knowledge, attitudes, and practices among adults in the United Arab Emirates. A randomized controlled intervention design was used, in which participants were assigned to either a targeted nutrition education group or a general health education group. Data were collected before and after the intervention using a structured questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to functional foods. The study assessed changes in participants' understanding and behaviors following the educational intervention. The findings are expected to support the development of effective nutrition education strategies to improve dietary behaviors in the population.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

147

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age above 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

  • age less than 18 years old

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Functional Food Group
Group 1 (Functional Food Group): This group received an educational session focusing on the health benefits, safety, and incorporation of functional foods into a balanced diet. Topics included scientific insights into functional food components, examples, and their role in disease prevention.
Other: educational intervention

The educational intervention was conducted by the authors and tailored to each group:

Group 1 (Functional Food Group): This group received an educational session focusing on the health benefits, safety, and incorporation of functional foods into a balanced diet. Topics included scientific insights into functional food components, examples, and their role in disease prevention.

Other: educational intervention
Group 2 (Control Group): This group received a general health education session unrelated to functional foods.
Experimental: Control Group
Group 2 (Control Group): This group received a general health education session unrelated to functional foods.
Other: educational intervention

The educational intervention was conducted by the authors and tailored to each group:

Group 1 (Functional Food Group): This group received an educational session focusing on the health benefits, safety, and incorporation of functional foods into a balanced diet. Topics included scientific insights into functional food components, examples, and their role in disease prevention.

Other: educational intervention
Group 2 (Control Group): This group received a general health education session unrelated to functional foods.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in dietary knowledge, attitudes, and practices scores
Time Frame: Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention (approximately 4-8 weeks)
Assessment of participants' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to nutrition and functional foods using a structured questionnaire before and after the intervention.
Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention (approximately 4-8 weeks)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

United Arab Emirates University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Seham M. Al Raish1 M. Al Raish, United Arab Emirates University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

October 4, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 30, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

May 30, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 1, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 1, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 7, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 7, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 1, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • UAEU_Nutrition_2024
  • ERSC_2024_5167 (Other Identifier: UAEU Social Sciences Ethics Committee)

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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