*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 …