Halalan toyyiban concept as religious-based intervention for healthy diet among youth

• Main Authors: Zakaria, Rasinah, Ahmad, Anis Najiha, Nordin, Noor Faizul Hadry, Samsudin, Nurhusna, Elgharbawy, Amal A.M., Pengiran Haji Hashim, Pengiran Hajah Norkhairiah
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: IIUM Press 2024
• Subjects: BPH122 Consumption. Halal issues. Specific products. Food and drink; HF5415 Halal entrepreneurship; HF5475.I74 Halal business, entrepreneur, marketing, management, and administration
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/110692/2/Halalan%20Toyyiban%20Concept%20as%20Religious-Based%20Intervention%20for%20Healthy%20Diet%20among%20Youth.pdf_; http://irep.iium.edu.my/110692/3/110692_Halalan%20toyyiban%20concept.pdf_; http://irep.iium.edu.my/110692/; https://journals.iium.edu.my/inst/index.php/hs/article/view/88/90; https://doi.org/10.31436/hs.v4i1.88

Healthy youth eating habits are crucial for optimal growth and development. It helps build a strong immune system and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. In Islam, there is a focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including a healthy diet, guided by the Qur’an and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad( صلى الله عليه وسلم). The article uses a narrative review to highlight the potential applicability of the halalan toyyiban concept (as a faith-based intervention) to promote a healthy diet among youth. Faith-based intervention involves integrating religious beliefs into the intervention process. To provide context, this article explores the application of interventions such as multimodal nutrition education and digital approaches to improve dietary habits among youth. Various interventions targeting university students' dietary habits yielded mixed results. This highlights the necessity for multifaceted intervention approaches. The article posits combining the halalan toyyiban concept with digital technology to enhance university students' healthy dietary practices.