Effects of nutritional interventions on well-being

Authors

  • Filip Žárský The College of Physical Education and Sport PALESTRA, L. t. d.
  • Jana Kočí Charles University in Prague

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58743/asv2021vol9no1.251

Keywords:

Nutritional intervention; well-being; health; nutririon; diet; wealth.

Abstract

This study focuses on the effects of nutrition and nutritional interventions on life satistaction in the general population. The primary aim of presented study was to confirm whether and how nutrition impacts life satisfaction. The study employed an online questionnaire and to investigate people’s experiences and opinions regarding their diet and nutritional interventions and its impact on their psychological well-being. Results showed that most respondents who have experience with nutritional intervention felt an effect on their psychological feeling. Results showed that 108 respondents out of 158 were aged between 18 and 27, which is 68% of the total. 61 % of respondents were female and 39% of respondents were male The results showed that 94% of respondents were actively interested in nutrition and healthy diet, and over 89% of respondents believed that healthy diet can positively impact psychological well-being and decrease stress. However, 78% of respondents also held the view that healthy diet remains underappreciated to this day.

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Published

12-08-2021

How to Cite

Žárský, F., & Kočí, J. (2021). Effects of nutritional interventions on well-being. Acta Salus Vitae, 9(1), 67–75. https://doi.org/10.58743/asv2021vol9no1.251