Nutritional Status Of Nursery School Aged Children In Ikwuano Local Government Area Of Abia State

Authors: NWALA SCHOLASTICA | Nutrition and Dietetics Projects 97 pages 14,903 words

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ABSTRACT

A total of four community- based studies were conducted in lkwuano Local Government Area of Abia state to determine the nutritional status of nursery school children from 2 -5 years of age. Data was drawn from a total of 100 women and 100 children between collected on personal data, anthropometric measurements, infant/child care practices, food intake. Nutrient intake was compared with standard recommended by food and agricultural organization (FAO, 1988). The mean energy intake of the children was 1282.06 ±9731 Level and under weight were also determined which served as nutritional status indicators. This study provided a different view of people's knowledge of the nutritional status of most rural people.

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