A Cross Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Young adults regarding Millets, 2023

Abstract

In the past few years, health consciousness among the growing young population has increased. Due to this there has been an increasing demand on traditional varieties of foods like Millets. Young adults are the building blocks of the community, if they gain knowledge on the millets they will change their food consumption patterns which in turn will benefit their upcoming generations. Millets are a group of nutrition rich and energy-efficient food crop that helps us to overcome malnutrition and various other diseases. The objective of this study is to describe the knowledge-attitude-practices of millets among young adult age group in recent times using KAP study. A KAP study was conducted using a Google forms questionnaire and by sending through various social media platforms with prior consenting and voluntary participation was ensured. We have received more than 170 responses and individuals among 18-25 age group was selected for the study. The data was analysed using Microsoft Office Excel. The result reveals that 63% individuals participated in the study are of age group 18-25 years. On the whole, male participants were 55% and female participants were 45%. 70% individuals have a good KAP on millets. About 80% of individuals prefer to consume millets in the form of food than convenience products such as Bun, Biscuit, Bread, Noodles. Less availability, more cooking time, Expensive nature of Millets is a major reason for non-consumption among individuals.