Jike-Wai, O.

Energy and Nutrient Uptake of School–going Adolescents in Upland and Riverine Region, Nigeria: Relationship with Body Dimensions

Jike-Wai, O. & Wabali, V.C. · Asian Food Science Journal · 2024

Undernutrition among school-going adolescents is a prevalent public health concern. Inadequate energy and nutrient intakes has been reported among this age group, who are usually not targets of many intervention programs. The study assessed anthropometric parameters; energy and n...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i2700

Nutrient Composition of Frequently Consumed Traditional Foods by Preschool Children in Rivers West Senetorial Zone of Rivers State

Bok, I. S. & Jike-Wai, O. · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

This work assessed the nutrient contents of frequently consumed traditional dishes by preschool children (2–5-year-olds), in the Rivers-West senatorial zone of Rivers state. Random sampling technique was used to select 96 caregivers/mothers from the eight local government areas i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfrn/2024/v3i4218

Nutrient Intake and Anthropometric Status of Preschoolers in Upland and Coastal Regions of Rivers State

Bok, I. S. & Jike-Wai, O. · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

The aim of this study was to assess the nutrient intakes and anthropometric indices of preschool children (2–5-year-olds), in upland and coastal regions of Rivers state. A cross-sectional survey and quasi-experimental designs were used for the study. A multi-stage sampling techni...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfrn/2024/v3i4217