Correlation Between Behavior In Choosing Instant Noodles, Reading Labels, Family Income, And Nutritional Knowledge On Instant Noodle Consumption Patterns During Distance Learning For Nutrition Student

Background and Objectives: West Java Province occupies the first position (65.1%) the most frequent consumption of instant noodles (1-6 times/week) and the highest consumption of instant noodles is in the age group 15-19 years (72.74%). The habit of eating frequent instant noodles can increase the risk of poor health (Huh et al, 2017). This study aims to determine the determinants of instant noodle consumption during the Covid-19 pandemic among Nutrition Students at UPN Veterans Jakarta while they were doing distance learning program. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design with a sample size of 111 people. The data was taken by filling out an online questionnaire through the google form platform. Data analysis was conducted with Chi Square test (bivariate analysis). Results: Based on the results of statistical tests there was no relationship between the behavior of reading food labels (p = 0.438), the availability of instant noodles (p = 0.438), nutritional knowledge (p = 0.528) and family income (p = 0.867) on students' eating behavior of instant noodles and there was the relationship between the behavior of choosing instant noodles (p=0.000). Conclusion: The behavior of eating instant noodles is influenced by various factors. Students who have a positive attitude towards food choices are related to good eating behavior and are beneficial to their health. Parents and environment support are needed to optimize better eating behavior of students.