NUTRITIONAL STATUS

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study  The difference between food intake and utilization determines the nutritional status of the individual. Change in food consumption and the biological utilization will directly or indirectly reflect in the nutritional status. The nutritional status can be normal, under nutrition or over... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to find out the difference between food nutrients status and the types given to Primary school pupils. To also identify the extent to which poor nutritional needs prevailed among pupils in Primary school so as to devise a means of improving the academic performance... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT A total of 450 questionnaires were administered among the Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Care at General Hospital Kankia to determine and assess the factors which affect the nutritional status of the Pregnant Women in Kankia metropolis. The results obtained shows that 65% of the respondents were within 26-35 age group, 70% of the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT A total of 450 questionnaires were administered among the Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Care at General Hospital Jibia to determine and assess the factors which affect the nutritional status of the Pregnant Women in Jibia metropolis. The results obtained shows that 65% of the respondents were within 26-35 age group, 70% of the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of adiposity and has been used in many countries for assessment of overweight and obesity. The prevalence of obesity in children is increasing and is recognized as risk... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTERONE Introduction Background of the study Statement of the problem Objectives of the study Significance of the study CHAPTER TWO Literature review Unhealthy Fast Food Food and Cultural identity Meals as Occasions for Socialization Perception of Different Types of Food Processed Food (Fast Food) Appealing Nature of Fast... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE Introduction                                                                                                    Background of the study... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to assess the socio-cultural factors influencing nutritional status of children below 5 years in selected rural communities in Enugu State. The objectives of the study were to determine the influence of family structure, socio-economic status of the family, maternal education on the nutritional status of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT A research was conducted in some urban and rural areas of Akwa ibom State of Nigeria from August 1990 to July 1991. The objectives were to study the interactions of infectious diseases and malnutrition and their effects on the nutritional status of pre-school children (Study I). The occurrence and distribution of diarrhoeal disease and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study assessed the nutritional and health status of school-aged children (5-12 years) in onchocerciasis endemic communities of Ebonyi State and determined the effect of Ivermectin intake on haemoglobin and parasitic load of the children. The study was conducted in Ebonyi State of Nigeria. A multi stage random sampling technique was... Continue Reading