ABSTRACT
This study assessed the
knowledge, attitudes and practices of fats/oil household consumption among
women in Umuahia north L.G.A, Abia State. The sample consisted of 332 women. A
well-structured and validated questionnaire was used for the data collection.
The questionnaire was validated by lecturers in the Department of Human
Nutrition and Dietetics, Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia
state. Data collected was analyzed using Descriptive statistics. Frequency and
Percentage was used to analyze the background information and socioeconomic
characteristics of the respondents, knowledge of women towards household fat
and oil consumption, attitude of women towards household fat and oil, practice
of women towards household fat and oil consumption and consumption pattern of
household fat and oil among women. The
result showed that less than half (30%) of the respondents were aged 41-45
years. Less than half (42%) of the respondents also stay in flat. Majority
(97.3%) of the respondents uses water system. The study revealed that more than
half (71.3%) of the respondents had average knowledge about fat and oil
consumption. Majority (86.7%) of the respondent had positive attitude on fat
and oil consumption. The study also revealed that majority (100%) of the
respondents utilizes fat and oil in preparing family meal. Majority (99%) uses
palm oil daily. Considering the findings and conclusion of this study, it was
recommended that proper awareness should be created on the dangers of excess
consumption of fat and oil less healthy fats and oils, such as partially
hydrogenated vegetable oils.
AMARACHI, A (2025). Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Of Fat And Oil Consumption Among Women In Umuahia North L.G.A Abia State:-Uwadinjo, A. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Jul 11, 2025, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/knowledge-attitude-and-practices-of-fat-and-oil-consumption-among-women-in-umuahia-north-lga-abia-state-uwadinjo-a-7-2
AMARACHI, AMARACHI. "Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Of Fat And Oil Consumption Among Women In Umuahia North L.G.A Abia State:-Uwadinjo, A" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 10 Jul. 2025, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/knowledge-attitude-and-practices-of-fat-and-oil-consumption-among-women-in-umuahia-north-lga-abia-state-uwadinjo-a-7-2. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
AMARACHI, AMARACHI. "Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Of Fat And Oil Consumption Among Women In Umuahia North L.G.A Abia State:-Uwadinjo, A". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 10 Jul. 2025. Web. 11 Jul. 2025. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/knowledge-attitude-and-practices-of-fat-and-oil-consumption-among-women-in-umuahia-north-lga-abia-state-uwadinjo-a-7-2 >.
AMARACHI, AMARACHI. "Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Of Fat And Oil Consumption Among Women In Umuahia North L.G.A Abia State:-Uwadinjo, A" Mouau.afribary.org (2025). Accessed 11 Jul. 2025. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/knowledge-attitude-and-practices-of-fat-and-oil-consumption-among-women-in-umuahia-north-lga-abia-state-uwadinjo-a-7-2