Factors Associated with Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Dietary Habits among University Students in Lebanon
Table 2
Association between answers on nutritional knowledge questions and average KIDMED score among university students in Lebanon.
N
Average KIDMED score
Std. deviation
value
Knowledge regarding healthiest breakfast option
Correct
223
5.08
2.729
0.014
False
80
4.20
2.650
Knowledge regarding reasons to consume a healthy breakfast
Correct
68
5.09
2.532
0.405
False
235
4.77
2.788
Knowledge regarding components of a healthy meal
Correct
80
6.05
2.530
<0.0001
False
223
4.41
2.676
Knowledge regarding characteristics of the mediterranean diet
Correct
38
5.97
2.765
0.006
False
265
4.68
2.694
value: Independent sample t-test to check if there exists a significant difference between two qualitative and quantitative groups. value <0.05 is considered as significant.