ABSTRACT
This study was designed to determine the
dietary pattern and lifestyle factors that contribute to healthy ageing, among
staff of tertiary institutions in Abia State. Survey design was adopted in
carrying out the research. The specific objectives of the study were to
determine the types of meal consumed by the staff of tertiary institutions in
Abia state, the factors that influence the choice of meal consumed by the
staff, the lifestyle behavior of the staff the health challenges faced by the
staff and ways of improving healthy ageing among staff of tertiary institutions
in Ahia State. The study was guided by five research questions, the study
comprised of the total population of 1765 staff of which 300 sample sizes was
used. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire,
percentages were used to analyze the data collected, the findings indicated
that the majority (31 %) of the respondent eat more of dinner than breakfast
and lunch, it was observed that they skipped lunch because of time factors, it
was observed that the majority (48. 3% and 40 .3 %) eat fruits and vegetable
twice a day. Similarly, it was indicated that health is the major factor that
influences their choice of meal. While, diabetes and overweight was the most
common health challenges faced by the staff. Finally, the result indicated that
adequate amount of sleep is the best way to improve healthy ageing among other
options. The researcher therefore recommended an adequate amount of sleep,
regular physical activities, and the staff should ensure that they consumed
fruits and vegetable regularly with adequate diet.
UGOCHUKWU, C (2023). Dietary Pattern And Lifestyle Factors That Contribute To Healthy Ageing Among Staff Of Tertiary Institutions In Abia State. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 13, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/dietary-pattern-and-lifestyle-factors-that-contribute-to-healthy-ageing-among-staff-of-tertiary-institutions-in-abia-state-7-2
CHIDINMA, UGOCHUKWU. "Dietary Pattern And Lifestyle Factors That Contribute To Healthy Ageing Among Staff Of Tertiary Institutions In Abia State" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 11 Aug. 2023, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/dietary-pattern-and-lifestyle-factors-that-contribute-to-healthy-ageing-among-staff-of-tertiary-institutions-in-abia-state-7-2. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
CHIDINMA, UGOCHUKWU. "Dietary Pattern And Lifestyle Factors That Contribute To Healthy Ageing Among Staff Of Tertiary Institutions In Abia State". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 11 Aug. 2023. Web. 13 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/dietary-pattern-and-lifestyle-factors-that-contribute-to-healthy-ageing-among-staff-of-tertiary-institutions-in-abia-state-7-2 >.
CHIDINMA, UGOCHUKWU. "Dietary Pattern And Lifestyle Factors That Contribute To Healthy Ageing Among Staff Of Tertiary Institutions In Abia State" Mouau.afribary.org (2023). Accessed 13 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/dietary-pattern-and-lifestyle-factors-that-contribute-to-healthy-ageing-among-staff-of-tertiary-institutions-in-abia-state-7-2