ABSTRACT
This study
investigated the identification of food preferences of aged in Obowo local government
area of Imo State to determine the types of food nutrient preferred by these
aged and the factors that influence their food nutrient intake of aged. Based
on the findings, the study recommended the aclectuate cnlightment of the aged
and proper assistance from both health workers and enlightened citizen to the
aged in Ohowo local government area of imo State. It also showed the following
factors include socioeconomic factors, cultural factors, and religious factors.
The population for the study consists of 353 respondents who were randomly
selected from the local government area. Questionnaire was shared to the
m(lomlv selected responclen ts. The statistical analysis from the data show
that there was a poor food preferences among the studied population. The
greater percentage of the respondents indicated a proper timing in their daily
feeding time table.
ANOSIKE, C (2021). Identification Of Food Preferences Of The Aged In Obowo Local Government Area Of Imo State. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 25, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/identification-of-food-preferences-of-the-aged-in-obowo-local-government-area-of-imo-state-7-2
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C, ANOSIKE. "Identification Of Food Preferences Of The Aged In Obowo Local Government Area Of Imo State" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 25 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/identification-of-food-preferences-of-the-aged-in-obowo-local-government-area-of-imo-state-7-2