Pattern of BMI Percentiles among Adolescents in a Semi-Urban Community in South-Western Nigeria

Oludare, Oluwayemi Isaac

doi:10.3923/pjn.2015.570.574

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“…It is found that foods frequently consumed by adolescents do not meet the minimum required energy and nutrient needs for their age [1]. This has resulted in the prevalence of diet related diseases in the adolescent population [2,3]. Food nutrients ingested and assimilated should be reflected in the blood from where it is utilized for proper body functioning and development.…”

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Relationship between Anthropometric and Serum Parameters of Adolescent School Children Aged 10 – 19 Years in Upland and Riverine Public Secondary Schools in Rivers State

Jike-Wai, O,

Wabali, V. C.

2024

AFSJ

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The study assessed the relationship between anthropometric and serum parameters of adolescent school children aged 10 – 19 years in upland and riverine public secondary schools in Rivers state. Four hundred and eighteen (418) adolescents were randomly selected from 4 secondary schools, two each from the upland and riverine areas for the study. Standard procedures were used to obtain data for all parameters. Serum from forty subjects was used for biochemical analysis. Data collected was analysed using statistical product and service solution (SPSS) for windows version 25. Data obtained was presented as frequencies, percentages, Pearson correlation was used to determine the relationship between variables and significance accepted at p ≤ 0.05. Significant correlation exist between BMI and haemoglobin in the upland (r = 0.364) and in the riverine area (r = 0.819) at p<0.05.While a positive correlation was observed between WHR and serum zinc in the Riverine (r = 0.731) at p<0.05, and a negative correlation exists between WHR and serum calcium in the Upland (r = -0.421) area at p<0.05. MUAC showed a positive correlation with Haemoglobin in the Upland (r = 0.452) at p<0.05. Triceps (r = -0.818) and sub-scapula (r = -0.747) skinfolds both showed negative correlations with serum zinc in the Riverine area at p<0.01 and p<0.05 respectively. Nutrition education and counseling are essential in secondary schools to reduce malnutrition among adolescent school children.

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Relationship between Anthropometric and Serum Parameters of Adolescent School Children Aged 10 – 19 Years in Upland and Riverine Public Secondary Schools in Rivers State

Jike-Wai, O,

Wabali, V. C.

2024

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Nutritional status and dietary intake among Nigerian adolescent: a systematic review

Abubakar,

Shahril,

Mat

2024

BMC Public Health

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Introduction The prevailing nutritional conditions and the triple challenge of malnutrition faced by adolescents have adverse consequences for both the present and future generations’ health and nutrition. Summarizing the available research on the nutritional status and dietary habits of adolescents in Nigeria is crucial. Objective This study aims to systematically evaluate available literature on the nutritional status of adolescent aged 10 to 19years in Nigeria. Methodology A systematic search using PRISMA guideline was conducted. Three electronic databases were searched i.e., PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus using specific terms and keywords for online articles published between 2013 and 2023. After applying specified inclusion and exclusion criteria, 51 articles were selected for data extraction, synthesis and quality assessment. Results Of the 51 included studies, 78.4% were conducted in the Southern Nigeria, 11.8% in the Northern Nigeria and 9.8% included both regions. The prevalence of overweight ranged between 0.8 and 31% and obesity ranged between 0.1 and 14%. The prevalence of thinness, stunting and underweight ranged between 3 and 31%, 0.4 to 41.6%, 0.3 to 73.3% respectively. The review also identified an inadequate intake of essential nutrients including iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin A, C, D, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, cobalamin, and folate, with vitamin A deficiency prevalence ranges from 44 to 96%. The dietary patterns were characterized by a high consumption of cereals grains and starchy foods, low animal proteins, fast-food with soft drinks, and limited consumption of fruits and vegetables along with meal skipping. Conclusion These findings portray a complex picture of the nutritional challenges faced by this demographic group, highlighting both undernutrition and overnutrition, poor eating behaviour and micronutrient deficiency as significant concerns. The review revealed regional disparities in research representation, with a concentration of studies in Southern Nigeria. This highlights the importance of directing research efforts toward the northern regions, where the prevalence of nutritional issues is equally severe, but less studied. Systematic review registration number PROSPERO CRD42023481095.

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Pattern of BMI Percentiles among Adolescents in a Semi-Urban Community in South-Western Nigeria

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Relationship between Anthropometric and Serum Parameters of Adolescent School Children Aged 10 – 19 Years in Upland and Riverine Public Secondary Schools in Rivers State

Relationship between Anthropometric and Serum Parameters of Adolescent School Children Aged 10 – 19 Years in Upland and Riverine Public Secondary Schools in Rivers State

Nutritional status and dietary intake among Nigerian adolescent: a systematic review

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