Nutritional Status Of Preschool Children (6-24 Months) In Umuahia North Local Government Area Of Abia State
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted in Umuahia North
Local Government Area of Abia State to determine the nutritional status of
preschool children. Data was drawn li-om I 20 respondents (58 males and 62
females). A well structured questionnaire was administered and information
collected on personal data. Anthropometric measurements of height, weight,
chest circumference, head circumference were taken and were compared with WHO
(2005) standards. Dietary assessment was based on weighed food intake and
twenty four hours recall. The nutrient intakes cre compared with FAO (1985).
Correlation analysis was done to determine the relationship between the
nutritional status of the children and their food habits. sing weight-for-age
as an indicator of nutritional status, 8.6% of the males and 3•2U/0 of the
females were severely stunted; while 25.9% males and 33.9% females were
stunted. Nutrition education should help to educate mothers on the importance
of nutritious and adequate food on the body growth of their children as to
improve their nutritional status.
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NJOKUOMA, N (2021). Nutritional Status Of Preschool Children (6-24 Months) In Umuahia North Local Government Area Of Abia State . Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Oct 18, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutritional-status-of-preschool-children-6-24-months-in-umuahia-north-local-government-area-of-abia-state-7-2
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N., NJOKUOMA. "Nutritional Status Of Preschool Children (6-24 Months) In Umuahia North Local Government Area Of Abia State " Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 18 Oct. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutritional-status-of-preschool-children-6-24-months-in-umuahia-north-local-government-area-of-abia-state-7-2