ABSTRACT
The study was conducted to evaluate nutrition knowledge and nutrient intakes of adult women, aged 20-50 years, working in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area. 308 subjects from the Silom business area and 178 subjects from government enterprises were randomly selected. Nutrition knowledge was evaluated in all subjects using food questionnaires. Average scores of the two groups were quite acceptable and no mean significant difference was found. Based on a 24-hour food record, the energy intakes of the two groups, were quite satisfactory, at around 75-79% of Thai RDA. However, the percentage of energy obtained from fat in the food they consumed was relatively high with regard to their energy intakes. Average vitamin A, iron and phosphorus intakes were adequate for the subjects but the calcium intake was only 50% of the recommended level. No significant correlation was detected between the body mass index of subjects and various nutrient variables. To promote nutrition education, proper food practices need to be emphasized.