Agwo, E. O and Akoja, S.S. (2020) Food Habit and Nutritional Status of Adolescent Students in some selected Public Secondary Schools in Ilaro Town. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, 10th – 11th Nov., 2020, 10th – 11th Nov., 2020, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.
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Abstract
Unhealthy eating habit among adolescents increases the risk of malnutrition. This study aims to assess the food habits and nutritional status of adolescents in selected public secondary schools in Ilaro town. Data were collected using random sampling techniques and a well-structured questionnaire. A total of 200 respondents were contacted for the study from four (4) schools. Descriptive (frequency and percentage) and inferential (Chi-square) statistics were used to summarize data. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) VERSION 20.0. Socio-economic characteristics results showed that, majority of the respondents (51.0%) were between ages of 10-15 years. Also, 55.0% were male while 45.0% were female. Majority (59.0%) collect less than ₦50 as pocket money. Some (20.5%) were in JSS 2 while (21.5%) were in SSS 3 class. Majority of the respondents (65.5%) took breakfast. More than half (52.0%) skipped breakfast because of time. Also (55.0%) consumed vegetables twice weekly while (15.5%) consumed vegetables once weekly. Also, (37.0%) ate fruits every day while (27.0%) consumed fruits once per week. Majority of the respondents had a normal nutritional status (50.5%), (42.5%) were underweight, (3.0%) were overweight while (4.0%) were obese. The association between nutritional status and socioeconomic status indicated a significant association at (P<0.05). Also, the Chi-square check between nutritional status and food habit of respondents also indicated a significant association at (P<0.05). The Ministry of Health and Ministry of education through the (SUBEB) should carry out educative programs for parents on the need for good nutrition among adolescence.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Chemistry |
| Depositing User: | Mr. Bolanle Yisau I. |
| Date Deposited: | 29 May 2021 14:20 |
| Last Modified: | 29 May 2021 14:20 |
| URI: | http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1484 |
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