Exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies in Enhancing Students’ Knowledge on Nutritional Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables (Published)
With the growing concerns about nutritional deficiencies and lifestyle diseases, leveraging AI to promote healthier eating habits is an area of interest. Thus, this study explores AI technology in enhancing students’ knowledge on the nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables consumption. Three research questions guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted. Study population consisted of the entire (5,757) Emmanuel Alayande University of Education students’ while sample size of 180 students were selected. Structured questionnaire was used as instrument which was validated by three experts. Descriptive statics mean was used to analysed the data. Study found a high level of knowledge and usage of AI technologies among students, yet they rarely utilize these technologies towards knowledge on the nutritional content of vegetables and fruits. Study concludes that, there is a high level of knowledge and usage of AI technologies among students, but it is not directed towards seeking knowledge on the nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables. And the main barrier to the utilization of AI technologies in seeking knowledge on fruits and vegetables among students is largely due to low publicity within their curriculum. Thus, it is recommended that knowledge on the benefits of fruits and vegetables should be aligned to curriculum. And extra-curricular activities should include teachings on fruits and vegetables.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Students, fruits, vegetables