*Nzeagwu, O.C and Okiyi, C.E. Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, PMB 7267 Umuahia, Abia State Nigeria *Corresponding author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have overtaken communicable diseases as the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. Objective: The study assessed lifestyle and anthropometric status of traders in Ubani ultra-modern …
Elizabeth Kanayo Ngwu, *Chinonso Victoria Obayi, Aloysius Nwabugo Maduforo, Cyril Onyinyechukwu Anoshirike, and Chioma Vivian Anidi Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria Nsukka *Corresponding author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Adolescence is marked by considerable existential conflicts as well as exposure and vulnerability to substance abuse. Poor lifestyle behaviour of adolescents today constitute risk factor for future …
Okeke P.N.1, Ohadoma L.1, Maduforo A.N.2, Ezenwa H.C.3 and Ifeanyi-Uche, U.P.4 1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Imo State University, Owerri. 2Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 3Department of Vocation Education, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State. 4Department of Home Economics, Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze. Corresponding Author Email: [email protected] Phone No: +2348033745621 ABSTRACT Background: Nutrition is …