LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS IN RELATION TO THE JOB

PERFORMANCE OF POLICE OFFICERS IN INDANG, CAVITE

Undergraduate Thesis
Submitted to the Faculty of the
College of Criminal Justice
Cavite State University
Indang, Cavite

In partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Criminology

RYIJI MARIE R. AJERO

JOHN PHILIP F. BELARO
GIAN MARLO M. SUNGA
LEE DEXTER C. VARIAS

July 2024

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 Republic of the Philippines
CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY
Don Severino de las Alas Campus Indang, Cavite www.cvsu.edu.ph

Department of Criminology

Author : RYIJI MARIE R. AJERO

JOHN PHILIP F. BELARO
GIAN MARLO M. SUNGA
LEE DEXTER C. VARIAS

Title : LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS IN RELATION TO

THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF POLICE OFFICERS IN INDANG, CAVITE

APPROVED:

MARISSA LONTOC-IKAN, PhD _ V-JAY S. EUSEBIO, MSCJ ___

Thesis Adviser Date Technical Critic Date

V-JAY S. EUSEBIO, MSCJ ____ FEVELYN F. ONGYOD, RCrim ____

Department Chairperson Date College Research Coordinator Date

MARISSA LONTOC-IKAN, PhD ____

College Dean Date

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 BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Mr. Ryiji Marie R. Ajero was born on November 10, 2000 in Ragay

Camarines Sur. He is the third child among the four children of Anabelle R Ajero.

Presently he is residing at Burol 3 Dasmarinas, Cavite.

He obtained his elementary education at Lohong Elementary School and his

secondary education at GRS NSH graduated with honor. For his tertiary education

he enrolled at Cavite State University main campus in the Bachelor of Science in

Criminology program.

He obtained his degree in July 2024.

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 BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Mr. John Philip F. Belaro was born on December 18, 2001, in Tagaytay City.

His parents are Mrs. Florinda F.Belaro and Mr. Clemthon Belaro.

He obtained his elementary education at Ulat Integrated School and his junior

high school at Francisco P. Tolentino Integrated National High School. He obtained

his senior high school education at Olivarez College Tagaytay. For his tertiary

education he enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Criminology program at Cavite

State University main campus.

He obtained the degree in July 2024.

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 BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Mr. Gian Marlo M. Sunga, was born on June 13, 2001 at Alfonso, Cavite. He

is presently residing at Guinhawa South, Tagaytay City, Cavite. He is the eldest child

of Marlon Sunga and Gigi Sunga. He has two siblings, Gillian Mara Sunga and

Genna Mira Sunga.

He obtained his elementary education at Mater Dei Academy in Kaybagal

South, Tagaytay City in 2014 and his junior high school education at Tagaytay City

Science National High School, Tagaytay City in 2018. He obtained his Senior High

School education in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

strand at Rogationist College Silang, Cavite in 2020. In the same year he enrolled in

the Bachelor of Science in Criminology program at Cavite State University Main

Campus.

He obtained his degree in July 2024.

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 BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Mr. Lee Dexter C. Varias was born on February 2, 2002. He is the eldest son

of Mr. Roberto Varias and Catherine Varias. He is presently residing in Barangay

Santa Teresa ,Alfonso, Cavite.

He obtained his elementary education at Sinaliw Elementary and his

secondary education at Alfonso National High School. He completed his senior high

school education at Olivarez College Tagaytay. For his tertiary education he enrolled

in the Bachelor of Science in Criminology program at Cavite State University main

campus.

He obtained the degree in July 2024.

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researcher would like to express their sincerest appreciation to the

following people who have contributed and generous help in the completion of this

thesis.

Dr. Marissa L. Ikan, thesis adviser, for the patients, giving them motivation,

encouragement, and always shared her knowledge also guiding them throughout the

thesis journey;

Sir V-Jay Eusebio, technical critic, for giving them ideas and knowledge on

how to improve the study also comments and suggestions;

Ms. Silkie Tuguinay, one of the panel members, for helping them on their

study and giving comments and suggestions to improve the thesis paper.

Sir Darius Campos, one of the panel members, for supporting them and

giving comments and suggestions to improve the study.

Dr. Marissa L. Ikan, one of the panel members for sharing ideas and insights

about the study.

Ms. Fevelyn F. Ongyod, one of the panel members for enlightening our

thoughts and ideas.

Validators, who gave them ideas and suggestions to improve the interview

questionnaires and to have a more reliable questions for interview.

PMAJ Edward B. Cantano, Chief of Police of Indang, Cavite for the outmost

support in conducting our study in the police station.

Dr. Marissa L. Ikan, College Dean, for her support to the study.

Their parents, for showing their support, love, care, and trust that gave

courage, strength and inspiration, especially their sister for the help, full support and

encouragement for being inspiration to finish their study.

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 Above all they would like to give their sincerest and warmest appreciation to

their Lord and Savior, the ALMIGHTY GOD, who is the source of their strength,

knowledge and skills and who always hears their prayers and guides their paths in

every journey in life.

THE AUTHORS

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 ABSTRACT

AJERO, RYIJI MARIE R., BELARO JOHN PHILIP F., SUNGA, GIAN MARLO M.,
VARIAS, DEXTER LEE C. Level of Awareness of Nutritional Status in Relation
to the Job Performance of Police Officer in Indang, Cavite. Undergraduate
Thesis. Bachelor of Science in Criminology. Cavite State University Indang Cavite.
July 2024. Adviser: Dr. Marissa L. Ikan.

This study was about the awareness of nutritional status towards the job

performance among the police officers of Indang, Cavite. This study was conducted

at Indang Municipal Police Station, Barangay Población 3, Indang, Cavite. The

researcher chose the respondents with the appropriate demographic profile and

provided them with the purpose of the study. The respondents were chosen based

on the objectives. The research was conducted from April 2023 until the data were

fully collected.

The study attempted to establish the awareness between nutritional status

and its impact on the job performance among the police officers in Indang, Cavite. In

order to understand and gain an in-depth knowledge about the relationship of

nutritional status towards job performance of police officers, the researchers used

quantitative method.

As a quantitative study, it helped to understand the provided exact

measurements and numbers, ensuring the findings were based on solid data rather

than opinions.

Regarding the relation of nutritional awareness to the job performance of

police officers, there are benefits when it comes to maintaining a healthy nutritional

status for the proper execution of police work. As stated by the respondents, there

are several factors that affect their job performance especially when it comes to their

discipline in maintaining their health.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

APPROVAL SHEET……………………………………………………………………. ii

BIOGRAPHICAL DATA………………………………………………………………. iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………………………………………………………………… vii

ABSTRACT…………………………………………………………………………………ix

TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………………………. xi

LIST OF APPENDICES……………………………………………………………….…...x

INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………1

Statement of the Problem………………………………………………………… 3

Objectives of the Study…………………………………………………………… 3

Significance of the Study…………………………………………………………. 4

Time and Place of the Study………………………………………………………5

Scope and Limitations of the Study………………………………………………5

Definition of Terms………………………………………………………………….5

Theoretical and Conceptual Framework of the Study…………………………. 5

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE………………………………………………… 8

METHODOLOGY…………………………………………………………..…………...…14

Research Design……………………………………………………..……………14

Participants of the Study…………………………………………….……………14

Research Instrument………………………………………………….…………..15

Sampling Technique………………………………………………….…………...15

Data Gathering Procedure………………………………………………………. 16

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS…………………………………………………...…… 17

Profile of Police Officers of Indang, Cavite……………………………………….18

Awareness of Nutritional Status in Relation to job Performance…………...… 20

Relationship of Awareness and Nutritional Status and Profile…………………31

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SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS………………………….35

Summary………………………………………………………………………….. 35

Conclusion………………………………………………………………………….36

Recommendations………………………………………………………..……….38

REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………………. 40

APPENDICES…………………………………………………………………….………..42

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 LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix Page

1 Research instrument……………………………..…………….……… 43

2 Letter requests…………………………………………………...……… 49

3 Certificate of Validations………………………………………………… 51

4 Curriculum vitae……………………………………………….…….……. 55

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