article · Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal

Feeding Pattern, Prevalence of Malnutrition and Associated Determinants amongst Primary School Children in Rural and Urban Communities of Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria

Taofeek Adedayo Sanni
Olusegun Elijah Elegbede
Kabir Adekunle Durowade
Tope Michael Ipinnimo
Kayode Adewoye
Oluseyi Adedeji Aderinwale

20241 citationOpen accessAfe Babalola University

Abstract

The prevalence of malnutrition was high in both urban and rural primary school children though higher in rural settings. Furthermore, dietary diversity score and feeding pattern were worse in rural than urban communities.

Research topics

Child Nutrition and Water Access
Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Sustainable Development Goals

Zero Hunger

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DOI: 10.4103/npmj.npmj_248_23

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