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Food Classification Systems Based on Food Processing and Its Likely<br />

Relationship with Nutritional Status of Adults in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu<br />

Gan Hwee Jia<br />

Supervisor: Dr Asma’ Binti Ali<br />

Bachelor of Food Science (Food Service and Nutrition)<br />

School of Food Science and Technology<br />

There is an increase interest in the new novel approach of the food classification based<br />

on its nature of food processing and how its contribution towards diet-related diseases.<br />

Therefore, the main objective of this study is to determine the relationship between this<br />

food classification system and its likely relationship with nutritional status of adults in<br />

Kuala Nerus, Terengganu. This cross-sectional study will involve approximately 300<br />

respondents of adults in Kuala Nerus. A bilingual self-administrated questionnaire which<br />

consists of three different parts: (A) Socio-demographic profile, (2) Nutritional status<br />

assessment (BMI, waist circumference, body fat percentage, blood lipid profile and blood<br />

glucose) and (3) Food classification system will be used to collect data. SPSS version 20.0<br />

with p

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