Assessment Of Nutritional Status Of Preschool Children In Alike Obowo L. G. A In Imo State
ABSTRACT
The nutritional status of
pre-school children (aged 2-5 years) in Alike, Obowo L.G.A of Imo state was
investigated. Nutritional status was assessed using anthropometric measurements
of height, weight, chest circumference, head circumference and was compared
with WHO; (2005) standards. Dietary assessments were based on estimated weighed
food intake and were compared with FAQ (1994) standards. Validated
questionnaire were also used to collect data on their social economic status
obtained from the mothers. Using the height-for-age as an indicator of
nutritional status, 8.7% were severely stunted and 24% were stunted; Based on
weight-for-age, 4% were underweight, 19.3% were normal and 4% were overweight.
However, using the weight-for-age indicator , 0.7% were wasted, 76% were
normal, 16% were overweight and 6.75 were obese. The mean energy intake of the
children was 1275.l9kcal and was below FAQ (1994) recommendation. There is
therefore need for nutrition education in order to educate the mothers on ways to improve the
nutrient intake of the children
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ENWEH, B (2021). Assessment Of Nutritional Status Of Preschool Children In Alike Obowo L. G. A In Imo State. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved May 07, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/assessment-of-nutritional-status-of-preschool-children-in-alike-obowo-l-g-a-in-imo-state-7-2
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BERTHA, ENWEH. "Assessment Of Nutritional Status Of Preschool Children In Alike Obowo L. G. A In Imo State" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 07 May. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/assessment-of-nutritional-status-of-preschool-children-in-alike-obowo-l-g-a-in-imo-state-7-2