Nutritional Knowledge, Dietary Practices and Consumption Pattern of Fruits and Vegetables among In-school Adolescents in LAUTECH International College, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
Igbagboyemi Adesola Deniran, Bukola Azeezat Omitola, Elizabeth Oluwafolakemi Aleru, Maryam Abidemi Kolapo, Ayomide Mercy Edegbai, Abisola Omotola Fawole & Kunle Segun Atoyebi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024
Background: Micronutrient deficiencies remain a significant public health concern in Nigeria, particularly among young adolescents. These deficiencies can lead to adverse health outcomes, including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, thyroid dysfunction, colorectal cancer, and cardiovasc...