ABSTRACT
The study
examined a consumption pattern ofsome selected indigenous food for health
benefits in two communities in Enugu State, Nigeria. Four research questions
were formulated to guide the study. The population of the study was 50,000.
Random sampling techniques was used to select 300 respondents for the study.
Questionnaire was usedfor data collection which was validated by three
lecturers from the Department of Home Economics, MOUAU. Data was collected
bypicking randomly. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and
inferential statistics. Thefindings ofthe study include: ofe ukpor, okpa,
abacha, achicha ede, awa soup akidi, ukwa were available foods in the
communities, the study showed that okpa, abacha, ayaraya and achicha ede were
mostly consumed. The study showed that cocoyamprevents cancer, cocoyam helps to
reduce symptoms ofrheumatoid also bitter leave relives stomach ache, bitter
leafhelps to lower high blood pressure and enhancesfertility. Based on the
findings , the study recommended that Awareness should be made to the general
public on the health benefitsfor the various indigenous foods.
CHIAMAKA, G (2024). Assessing The Consumption Pattern Of Some Selected Indigenous Food For Health Benefits In Two Communities In Enugu State, Nigeria:-Kingsley, Chiamaka G. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Dec 04, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/assessing-the-consumption-pattern-of-some-selected-indigenous-food-for-health-benefits-in-two-communities-in-enugu-state-nigeria-kingsley-chiamaka-g-7-2
GLORY, CHIAMAKA. "Assessing The Consumption Pattern Of Some Selected Indigenous Food For Health Benefits In Two Communities In Enugu State, Nigeria:-Kingsley, Chiamaka G" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 27 Nov. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/assessing-the-consumption-pattern-of-some-selected-indigenous-food-for-health-benefits-in-two-communities-in-enugu-state-nigeria-kingsley-chiamaka-g-7-2. Accessed 04 Dec. 2024.
GLORY, CHIAMAKA. "Assessing The Consumption Pattern Of Some Selected Indigenous Food For Health Benefits In Two Communities In Enugu State, Nigeria:-Kingsley, Chiamaka G". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 27 Nov. 2024. Web. 04 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/assessing-the-consumption-pattern-of-some-selected-indigenous-food-for-health-benefits-in-two-communities-in-enugu-state-nigeria-kingsley-chiamaka-g-7-2 >.
GLORY, CHIAMAKA. "Assessing The Consumption Pattern Of Some Selected Indigenous Food For Health Benefits In Two Communities In Enugu State, Nigeria:-Kingsley, Chiamaka G" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2024). Accessed 04 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/assessing-the-consumption-pattern-of-some-selected-indigenous-food-for-health-benefits-in-two-communities-in-enugu-state-nigeria-kingsley-chiamaka-g-7-2