Consumption Pattern Of Soft Drinks, Confectionaries And Anthropometric Status Of Undergraduate In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike.
ABSTRACT
This study assessed the consumption pattern of soft drinks, confectionaries and anthropometric status of undergraduate in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Four objectives guided this study. This was a cross- sectional study of undergraduate students of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Data was collected using self, administered questionnaire. This questionnaire was distributed to three hundred and eighty four randomly selected undergraduate students in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Data collected was analysed using frequency, percentage and Pearson correlation analysis. The study found that the more of the respondents were female (52.3%) and majority of the respondents were within the age range of 20-22 (54.9%). Also the study revealed that majority of the students (59.1% and 61.7%) have poor consumption (excessive) of soft drinks and confectionaries, majority of the students have normal weights which implies that the students are healthy. in conclusion this study has contributed to existing literatures on consumption of soft drinks, confectionaries and anthropometric status of undergraduate. This study recommended that healthful dietary patterns should be promoted in universities to establish healthier lifestyle patterns in adulthood and perhaps future generations.
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NWACHUKWU, M (2021). Consumption Pattern Of Soft Drinks, Confectionaries And Anthropometric Status Of Undergraduate In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike.. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved May 08, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/consumption-pattern-of-soft-drinks-confectionaries-and-anthropometric-status-of-undergraduate-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-7-2
MERCY, NWACHUKWU. "Consumption Pattern Of Soft Drinks, Confectionaries And Anthropometric Status Of Undergraduate In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike." Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 18 Aug. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/consumption-pattern-of-soft-drinks-confectionaries-and-anthropometric-status-of-undergraduate-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-7-2. Accessed 08 May. 2024.
MERCY, NWACHUKWU. "Consumption Pattern Of Soft Drinks, Confectionaries And Anthropometric Status Of Undergraduate In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike.". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 18 Aug. 2021. Web. 08 May. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/consumption-pattern-of-soft-drinks-confectionaries-and-anthropometric-status-of-undergraduate-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-7-2 >.
MERCY, NWACHUKWU. "Consumption Pattern Of Soft Drinks, Confectionaries And Anthropometric Status Of Undergraduate In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike." Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 08 May. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/consumption-pattern-of-soft-drinks-confectionaries-and-anthropometric-status-of-undergraduate-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-7-2