Nutritional Status And Micro Nutrient Intake Of Primary School Children (5-11 Years) In Isiala And Ehime Mbano Local Government Areas Of Imo State, Nigeria:- Ibekwe, Chidimma G
ABSTRACT
The study assessed nutritional status and
micronutrient intake of primary school children (5-11 years) in Isiala and
Ehime Mbano Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State. Two hundred (200)
children were randomly selected for the survey. This study was earned out in
order to ascertain the nutritional status and micro nutrient intake of primary
school children in Isiala Mbano and Ehime Mbano local government areas of Imo
State using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and diet intake methodologies.
Prevalence of stunting, wasting and under weight was determined using
anthropmetric indices, diet history and weighed food intake. Dietary adequacy
of the children was assessed using weighed food intake. Food frequency
questionnaire was used to determine food habits ofthe children. Vitamin A and
iron status were determined by serum iron status and serum vitamin A
concentration. Clinical examination was used to identify goitre rate. The
results of the biochemical analysis of study children showed that all the
surveyed children both male and female despite their ages had the normal range
of vitamin A in blood. More females fell below the normal range for iron in
blood than males. Children aged 5-7years were significantly (P<0.05) more
iron deficient than those aged 8-1 lyears. Female children were over weight
than males. More males were significantly wasted and underweight than females.
Only 2% of the study children were obese (1% male and 1% female) Correlation
analysis showed significant relationship between nutrient intake (protein,
calcium, folate, riboflavin, fat, fibre and vitamin C) serum vitamin A level
and serum iron level. Programs to improve iron status and malaria prevention
strategies should be organized. Priority should be given to the type of food
these children take since their source offood was mainly starchy food to avoid
over weight.
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CHIDIMMA, G (2025). Nutritional Status And Micro Nutrient Intake Of Primary School Children (5-11 Years) In Isiala And Ehime Mbano Local Government Areas Of Imo State, Nigeria:- Ibekwe, Chidimma G. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Mar 09, 2025, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutritional-status-and-micro-nutrient-intake-of-primary-school-children-5-11-years-in-isiala-and-ehime-mbano-local-government-areas-of-imo-state-nigeria-ibekwe-chidimma-g-7-2
GRACE, CHIDIMMA. "Nutritional Status And Micro Nutrient Intake Of Primary School Children (5-11 Years) In Isiala And Ehime Mbano Local Government Areas Of Imo State, Nigeria:- Ibekwe, Chidimma G" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 03 Mar. 2025, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutritional-status-and-micro-nutrient-intake-of-primary-school-children-5-11-years-in-isiala-and-ehime-mbano-local-government-areas-of-imo-state-nigeria-ibekwe-chidimma-g-7-2. Accessed 09 Mar. 2025.
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GRACE, CHIDIMMA. "Nutritional Status And Micro Nutrient Intake Of Primary School Children (5-11 Years) In Isiala And Ehime Mbano Local Government Areas Of Imo State, Nigeria:- Ibekwe, Chidimma G" Mouau.afribary.org (2025). Accessed 09 Mar. 2025. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutritional-status-and-micro-nutrient-intake-of-primary-school-children-5-11-years-in-isiala-and-ehime-mbano-local-government-areas-of-imo-state-nigeria-ibekwe-chidimma-g-7-2