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Urban Retail Food Environment; Assessment of the Healthiness of Nigerian Supermarkets

Gideon Onyedikachi Iheme
Abdulafeez S. Mebude
Ifeyinwa Ekwueme
Faith N Ngwaka
Uju M Onuorah
David Arome
Princess O Ndid
Chikaodinaka G Enwereji
Peace C Ezekwem
Chidogo R Ajuluchukwu
Precious A Chukwudi
Faith O Ukeka
Chinelo G Ifoegbu
Barbara Adimchinobi Onyeonu
Amarachi F Nnanna
Hajara Idris
Linda E Olah
Ogechi C Nzeagwu
Obinna C. Ogbonna
Folake Samuel

2024Open accessUniversity of Ibadan

Abstract

Objectives: There is growing evidence that the evolving African food environment is influencing diets and contributing to the rising prevalence of obesity and non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to examine in-store healthy food availability, prominence and promotion in Nigeria.

Research topics

Global Health and Epidemiology
HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
Urban and Rural Development Challenges

Sustainable Development Goals

Zero Hunger

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DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.102842

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