Energy Expenditure Of Market Women In Five Major Markets In Owerri Town, Imo State Nigeria
ABSTRACT
A cross sectional study was conducted in five major markets
in Owerri metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria to determine the energy expenditure of
300 market women aged 18 - 50years. Energy expenditure was determined by
factorial method, food intake using 24 hour dietary recall for three
consecutive days together with food frequency questionnaire. Body composition
was by anthropometry as well as socio-economic status. The study also attempted
to classify the degree of obesity among the respondents. The result showed that
the women exceeded the standard weight by 8 1.53%, but failed to meet the
recommended height standards. Of the total number of women, only 11.6% were
grouped under normal, while more than 80% of the women were found to be obese
using Body Mass Index (BMI) reference standards. Energy expenditure and intake
value revealed that the women met and exceeded their energy requirements.
Findings further showed that the women lived sedentary lifestyle; the nature of
their business did not give them time for physical exercise.
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OPARA, C (2021). Energy Expenditure Of Market Women In Five Major Markets In Owerri Town, Imo State Nigeria. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 20, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/energy-expenditure-of-market-women-in-five-major-markets-in-owerri-town-imo-state-nigeria-7-2
CHIMA, OPARA. "Energy Expenditure Of Market Women In Five Major Markets In Owerri Town, Imo State Nigeria" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 15 Oct. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/energy-expenditure-of-market-women-in-five-major-markets-in-owerri-town-imo-state-nigeria-7-2. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
CHIMA, OPARA. "Energy Expenditure Of Market Women In Five Major Markets In Owerri Town, Imo State Nigeria". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 15 Oct. 2021. Web. 20 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/energy-expenditure-of-market-women-in-five-major-markets-in-owerri-town-imo-state-nigeria-7-2 >.
CHIMA, OPARA. "Energy Expenditure Of Market Women In Five Major Markets In Owerri Town, Imo State Nigeria" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 20 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/energy-expenditure-of-market-women-in-five-major-markets-in-owerri-town-imo-state-nigeria-7-2