KIẾN THỨC, THÁI ĐỘ VÀ CÁC YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN ĐẾN SỬ DỤNG SỮA THEO NHU CẦU DINH DƯỠNG KHUYẾN NGHỊ CỦA HỌC SINH TRUNG HỌC CƠ SỞ TẠI QUẬN CÁI RĂNG, THÀNH PHỐ CẦN THƠ NĂM 2024

Abstract

Background: Milk is a nutrient-rich and easily absorbed food that contributes to long-term health improvement. However, in Vietnam, the current calcium intake meets only 50–60% of the recommended requirement, increasing the risk of micronutrient deficiencies and osteoporosis. Objectives: To determine the rate of correct knowledge, attitudes and current status of milk consumption according to the recommended nutritional needs of secondary school students in Cai Rang district, Can Tho city in 2024. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 575 subjects who were junior high school students in Cai Rang district, Can Tho city using a multi-stage sampling method. Results: The rate of students with correct general knowledge and attitudes about milk was 72.5% and 94.8%, respectively. However, only 1.6% of students achieved the recommended milk consumption (≥ 6 units/day). Conclusion: Most students had correct knowledge and attitudes about milk, but the proportion meeting the recommended intake remained low. No significant associated factors were identified, indicating the need to strengthen measures that transform awareness into appropriate consumption behavior.