Relationship Between Infographic-Based Nutrition Awareness and BMI Status of Junior High School Learners

Authors

  • Janeth L. Lacostales Cebu Technological University – Barili Campus, Barili, Cebu, Philippines Author
  • Earl M. Alterado Department of Education, Province of Cebu, Philippines Author
  • Norinyl A. Malazarte Department of Education, Province of Cebu, Philippines Author
  • Vicar R. Antiquina Sibonga Christ-Centered Agape Academy Inc. Author
  • Katrin Mae L. Dantes Department of Education, Province of Cebu, Philippines Author
  • Ruth Nemeño Cedeño Department of Education, Province of Cebu, Philippines Author
  • Danilo L. Libradilla Cebu Technological University – Barili Campus, Barili, Cebu, Philippines Author

Keywords:

Infographic-Based Nutrition Awareness, Nutritional Concepts, Visual Literacy, Body Mass Index, Junior High School Learners, Nutrition Intervention Program

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between infographic-based nutrition awareness and body mass index (BMI) status among junior high school learners. Specifically, it described the respondents’ demographic profiles and BMI classifications, determined their level of awareness of core nutritional concepts and dietary guidelines and infographic information processing and visual literacy, examined the relationship between these two dimensions of nutrition awareness, and identified differences in awareness when learners were grouped according to age, sex, and grade level. The study involved 80 junior high school learners from Grades 7 to 10. A quantitative approach was employed to analyze the respondents’ profiles, BMI classifications, nutrition awareness, and relationships among the study variables. The findings revealed that 41.3% of the respondents were aged 13–14 years, 67.5% were female, and the participants were equally distributed across the four grade levels. Regarding BMI classification, 95.0% had normal weight, 3.8% were underweight, and 1.3% were overweight, while none was classified as obese. The respondents obtained an overall weighted mean of 4.19 for core nutritional concepts and dietary guidelines and 3.84 for infographic information processing and visual literacy. A significant positive relationship existed between the two dimensions of nutrition awareness (r = .491, p < .001). Significant differences in core nutritional awareness were observed according to age and grade level, but not sex. No significant differences in infographic information processing and visual literacy were found across age, sex, and grade level. However, the analysis did not directly establish a relationship between nutrition awareness and BMI status. Based on the findings, an Enhanced Infographic-Based Nutrition Intervention Program was proposed to strengthen nutritional knowledge, visual literacy, and informed food choices among junior high school learners.

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09-11-2026

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Vol. 1 No. IV (2026): November 2026

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Relationship Between Infographic-Based Nutrition Awareness and BMI Status of Junior High School Learners (J. L. Lacostales, E. M. Alterado, N. A. Malazarte, V. R. Antiquina, K. M. L. Dantes, R. Nemeño Cedeño, & D. L. Libradilla, Trans.). (2026). Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Studies (JAMS), 1(IV), Page 181-194. https://jamsjournal.org/JAMS/article/view/939

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