Elderly perception on their dietary practices and prophetic foods intake: Preliminary findings

Zainuddin, Norain and Hamirudin, Aliza Haslinda and A. Rahman, Nor Azlina and Sidek, Suriati (2016) Elderly perception on their dietary practices and prophetic foods intake: Preliminary findings. In: KRW 2016 KAHS Research Week 2016 : in conjunction with 1st Allied Health Scientific Colloquium (AHSC) 2016, 17th- 21st November 2014, Kuantan, Pahang.

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Abstract

Prophetic (sunnah) foods are gaining an upsurge interest among Muslim community in Malaysia. This is shown by huge number of prophetic food products manufactured by local Muslim companies. This has demonstrated an increased awareness in practicing the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. No study has examined the perception of Malaysian elderly on prophetic foods intake. Thus, this study aimed to assess elderly perception on their dietary practices, particularly the intake of prophetic foods. Individual in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with six elderly aged 60 years and older living in three FELDA in Terengganu. The interview covered the participants’ daily dietary practices and intake as well as knowledge and belief on the benefit of consuming prophetic foods. Interviews were audiorecorded, and transcribed verbatim. Participants believed that ageing was associated with a reduced dietary intake due to loss of appetite. Elderly consumed a supplement because they considered their daily dietary intake is insufficient as well as to improve their health problems. They preferred the prophetic food products as they perceived that the products intake as a practice of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. In conclusion, the elderly believed that intake of prophetic food could improve their health and nutritional status.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Additional Information:	5037/55070
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Elderly, Dietary Practices, Prophetic Foods Intake, In-depth interview
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Biomedical Science (Effective:1st July 2011) Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Nutrition Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr. Suriati Sidek
Date Deposited:	01 Mar 2017 12:14
Last Modified:	01 Mar 2017 12:14
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/55070

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