The Implementation of the Nutrition Improvement Program (NIP) and Its Contribution to Students' Physical Health and Wellness

Abstract

This study aims to explore the perspectives of students in terms of the acceptance of aspects in the NIP implementation construct. Besides, this study also attempts to identify the extent of the contribution of the aspects in the variable in NIP Implementation towards students' physical health and wellness in the NIP program. This research employs a quantitative technique and a survey research design. In this paper, 800 Grade 5 primary school students, were selected as the sample by using stratified random sampling. This study using questionnaire as the main instrument to collect the data.  Cronbach Alpha analysis on the relevant dimensions or constructs can be used to do this. Cronbach alpha analysis shows that the item correlation value with the overall aspect which is 0.914. The data of the study were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 23 software. The findings showed the level of implementation of the Nutrition Improvement Program (NIP) in elementary schools in China, based on students' perspective, is at a moderate level. There are four aspects of the Nutrition Improvement Program (NIP) implementation at a moderate level, namely NIP Implementation Techniques, Information Transfer of Healthy Meal, Monitoring, and Evaluation. However, the aspect of Use of Various Materials is at a high level. The results showed that the stepwise multiple regression analysis in Tables 2 and 3 shows that the independent variables, namely evaluation, information transfer of healthy meal, use of various materials, NIP implementation technique, and monitoring, are predictors that have significant correlations and influence, contributing to 56.8 percent of variance in physicals’ health and wellness in primary schools in China. This study underscores the importance of engaging techniques, diverse resources, and robust evaluation mechanisms for promoting healthy habits and improving student well-being.