Research Article

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.

NAverage KIDMED scoreStd. deviation value

Knowledge regarding healthiest breakfast option
 Correct2235.082.7290.014
 False804.202.650

Knowledge regarding reasons to consume a healthy breakfast
 Correct685.092.5320.405
 False2354.772.788

Knowledge regarding components of a healthy meal
 Correct806.052.530<0.0001
 False2234.412.676

Knowledge regarding characteristics of the mediterranean diet
 Correct385.972.7650.006
 False2654.682.694

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.