Food Preferences, Nutritional Knowledge And Anthropometric Status Of Adolescents In Selected Public And Private Schools In Mbaitolu Local Government Area Of Imo State:- Nwadiuto, Chinaza . S
ABSTRACT
Adolescence marks a period of transition
from childhood to adulthood characterized by rapid physical growth and
development, behavioral, emotional and socio-psychological changes (United
Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), 2011).
Adolescents are more prone to unhealthy behaviors, poor dietary practices and
nutritional compromises, physical inactivity and psychosocial stresses that
shape their personalities and lifestyle patterns. Rapid physiological changes
affect their body’s nutritional demands while lifestyles, beliefs and
perceptions about body size and shape influence their dietary choices and
practices (Rampersaud et al.,
2015). The nutrient requirements during adolescence
are increased due to accelerated growth and development, hormonal, physical and
behavioral changes and are often not met due to inappropriate food choices,
peer pressure, unhealthy attitudes and lifestyle practices that make
adolescents more susceptible to nutritional deficiencies (Rampersaud et al., 2015).
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CHINAZA, S (2024). Food Preferences, Nutritional Knowledge And Anthropometric Status Of Adolescents In Selected Public And Private Schools In Mbaitolu Local Government Area Of Imo State:- Nwadiuto, Chinaza . S. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Oct 18, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/food-preferences-nutritional-knowledge-and-anthropometric-status-of-adolescents-in-selected-public-and-private-schools-in-mbaitolu-local-government-area-of-imo-state-nwadiuto-chinaza-s-7-2
SOPURUCHI, CHINAZA. "Food Preferences, Nutritional Knowledge And Anthropometric Status Of Adolescents In Selected Public And Private Schools In Mbaitolu Local Government Area Of Imo State:- Nwadiuto, Chinaza . S" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 02 Sep. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/food-preferences-nutritional-knowledge-and-anthropometric-status-of-adolescents-in-selected-public-and-private-schools-in-mbaitolu-local-government-area-of-imo-state-nwadiuto-chinaza-s-7-2. Accessed 18 Oct. 2024.
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SOPURUCHI, CHINAZA. "Food Preferences, Nutritional Knowledge And Anthropometric Status Of Adolescents In Selected Public And Private Schools In Mbaitolu Local Government Area Of Imo State:- Nwadiuto, Chinaza . S" Mouau.afribary.org (2024). Accessed 18 Oct. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/food-preferences-nutritional-knowledge-and-anthropometric-status-of-adolescents-in-selected-public-and-private-schools-in-mbaitolu-local-government-area-of-imo-state-nwadiuto-chinaza-s-7-2