TITLE:

THE EFFECT OF SNACK PREFERENCE

ON THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS
OF STUDENTS IN bALABAC national,
High school.
 CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

The purpose of this study is to find out the students’ snacks preferences and their level of

awareness on nutritional facts and its positive effect as a whole. National Nutritional Survey

in 2008 conducted by Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of the Department of

Science and Technology (DOST) reported that for every 100 adolescents aged 11-19 years

old, 17 person found to be underweight .This could mean that 22% of adolescents were

considered unhealthy.
 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

According to Hartline, food provides your body with

fuel needs to grow and work properly.

 SCOPE AND LIMITATION

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF THE STUDY

RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS

There is no significant effect between the snack preferences

to the Nutritional Status of the students in BNHS.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to answer the following questions:

Q1. What snacks were preferred by majority of the students in BNHS?

Q2. What are the percentage of the students who bought unhealthy snacks?

Q3. What are the percentage of the students who bought healthy snacks?

Q4. What is the Nutritional Status of the students who bought unhealthy snacks?

Q5. What is the Nutritional Status of the students who bought healthy snacks?
Definition of Terms

This presents the common terms used to achieve understanding and thought about its definition

as used in the study.

Nutritional – the process of nourishing or being nourished by intake of healthy foods

Body Mass Index – a measurement that shows the amount of fat in your body and that is based on

your weight and height

Junk Food – food that is not good for your health because it contains high amounts of fat or sugar

Carbonated Drinks – liquid that has a presence of salt or ester of carbonic acid
 Chapter II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

{Axler and Schwarz, 2001). Food items liked today may not be
accepted tomorrow. Although high school students wanted change, a slight
change in an old favorite was usually preferred to a drastic one. For
example, the basic hamburger with a new garnish had a better chance of
appealing to young people than a completely new dish. Because appeal to
the teenager could not be based on subtle flavor changes, emphasis should
be placed on the eye appeal of the food {Axler and Schwarz, 1972).
Appearance,color,texture, and appereance form as well as smell and taste
were especially meaningful.
 Chapter III

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

Research Design

The observation and descriptive method of research will be used in the study using qualitative

inquiry.

Population Sample

The population size of this study consist of 100 students in BNHS. The researcher will

take samples through ramdom sampling.

Data Gathering Procedures

This study will use survey questionnaires to gather and examine what

snacks are most preferred and its effect to their nutritional status as

evidenced by their pre and post body mass index. Upon approval of the

validity of the questionnaire, the researcher will administer the

questionnaires to the respondents. After the retrieval of the questionnaires,

the gathered data were prepared for analysis and interpretation.

Statistical Treatment of Data

In analysing and interpreting data, the statistical tool that were used

by the researchers was percentage. This is to determine the preference of

students when it comes to their snacks and nutritional status.

 Chapter 4

ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION

OF DATA
 Chapter 5

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

 Summary

Decisions about picking the right food to eat are influenced by personal
taste, experiences, environment and habits.Therefore the researcher examine
the 100 respondents taken from Junior High School at Balabac National the
researcher use t ramdom sampling method more than half number of 100
respondents are prepared junk food and carbonated drinks in 100 respondents
90% are normal nutritional status and 10% are underweight .there is no big
impact in the nutritional status of students because in 100 respondents 10
students are underweight
Conclusions

It concludes that 100 respondents taken from junior high School of Balabac

National high School campus most of them preferred junk foods and carbonated

drinks. based on the data gathered 90% of students are Normal nutritional status

and 10% are underweight but the researcher use some interview in 100

respondents 80% of students experienced urinary tract infection (UTI) that

affect their nutrition and their academic performance.

Recommendation

For the School canteen Facilate the deped order No.8, s.2007 the color coding of food that the best for

students nutrition to make aware.

For the teacher: conduct the health education in school to all students in Balabac National,High School.

For the Students: Student clubs should make awareness regarding food nutrition through symposium,

slogan and poster making.

For the Parents. Parents should be aware of food intake of their children inside the house because the

researchers believe that nutrition starts at home.