Knowledge Of Fruit And Vegetable Related Practices And Anthropometric Status Of Private Primary School Teachers In Umuahia North Lga, Abia State:- Iheanyi, Winifred C
ABSTRACT
It
is essential to consume fruits and vegetables of at least 400g or 5 servings a
day to avoid developing obesity. This study assessed the knowledge of fruits
and vegetables related practices and anthropometric status of private primary
school Teachers in Umuahia North LGA, Abia State. A cross-sectional survey of
223 Teachers from selected schools was done using a validated questionnaire and
body measurements. The questionnaire collected data on demographic and
socioeconomic characteristics, knowledge of fruits and vegetables related
practices, consumption pattern and common consumed fruits and vegetables. Body
mass index (BMI) of the Teachers were calculated using their weight and height
measurements. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics (frequencies and
percentages). The results showed that 55.2% of the Teachers had good knowledge
of fruits and vegetables related practices, but their intake was below the
recommended 400g or 5 servings per day. The most common consumed fruit and
vegetable were Watermelon (89.7%) and Ugu (96.6%) respectively. The BMI of the
Teachers indicated that 4.8% were underweight, 35.9% were normal, 31.7% were overweight,
and 27.6% were obese. The study concluded that there was a gap between
knowledge and practice of fruits and vegetables consumption among the Teachers,
and that many of them were at risk of obesity-related diseases. The study
recommended that strategies to increase fruits and vegetable intake and
nutrition education on the prevention and consequences of overweight and
obesity need to be done among Teachers.
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IHEANYI, I (2024). Knowledge Of Fruit And Vegetable Related Practices And Anthropometric Status Of Private Primary School Teachers In Umuahia North Lga, Abia State:- Iheanyi, Winifred C. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 22, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/knowledge-of-fruit-and-vegetable-related-practices-and-anthropometric-status-of-private-primary-school-teachers-in-umuahia-north-lga-abia-state-iheanyi-winifred-c-7-2
IHEANYI, IHEANYI. "Knowledge Of Fruit And Vegetable Related Practices And Anthropometric Status Of Private Primary School Teachers In Umuahia North Lga, Abia State:- Iheanyi, Winifred C" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 20 Sep. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/knowledge-of-fruit-and-vegetable-related-practices-and-anthropometric-status-of-private-primary-school-teachers-in-umuahia-north-lga-abia-state-iheanyi-winifred-c-7-2. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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IHEANYI, IHEANYI. "Knowledge Of Fruit And Vegetable Related Practices And Anthropometric Status Of Private Primary School Teachers In Umuahia North Lga, Abia State:- Iheanyi, Winifred C" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2024). Accessed 22 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/knowledge-of-fruit-and-vegetable-related-practices-and-anthropometric-status-of-private-primary-school-teachers-in-umuahia-north-lga-abia-state-iheanyi-winifred-c-7-2