Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Gafar B. Ogungbayi ¹, Olorunfunmi I. Solana ¹, Moyosore T. Olugbemi ¹, Yemisi O. Szogbesan ¹, Aderanti Aderinto ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science and Hospitality Management, College of Agricultural Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ayetoro Ogun State, NG
2 Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, College of Agricultural Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, P.M.B. 0012, Ayetoro, Ogun State, NG

Abstract

This study investigated snacks consumption pattern among the students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the students' frequency of consumption of snacks, assessed factors influencing the students' snacks consumption and examined the perception of the students on health implications of snacks consumption. Through a multistage random sampling technique, a total of 394 students of the university were sampled and data obtained with the aid of structured questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used in analyzing the study data. The descriptive tools used include the frequency distribution tables and percentages. The inferential statistical tool used was the multiple regression model. Results revealed that majority of the residents were females (56.4%), younger than 25 years (50.5%), single (96.0%), practiced Christianity (75.2%), in their 100 level year, predominantly Yorubas from the western part of Nigeria and received stipend/allowance between N5,000 – <N10,000 as pocket money. Findings revealed that the students consumed snacks occasionally during breakfast and dinner, busy lecture schedule was the major factor influencing the students' snacks consumption followed by bandwagon effect to emulate their colleagues. The students' perception on health implication of snacks showed that they were largely uninformed about negative effect of too much snacks' consumption. It is recommended that there should be re-orientation for the students on health implication of unwholesome consumption of snacks and that the students should avoid unnecessary compliance with the vibe in the students' society but make informed decision on snacks consumption based on their peculiar nutrients need.

Keywords

Consumption Pattern, Snacks, University, Students, Influencers.

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Olorunfunmi I. Solana ¹, Opeoluwa C. Ogunwale ¹, Gafar B. Ogungbayi ¹, Yewande O. Uthman-Akinhanmi ¹, Ibikunle F. Olaleru ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science and Hospitality Management, College of Agricultural Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, P.M.B. 0012, Ayetoro, Ogun State, NG
2 Farming System Research Program, National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Abia State, NG

Abstract

This study assessed the prevalence of obesity in Yewa Community among children aged 5 – 12 years. This incidence began ignorantly and is likely to continue through adulthood with histories and higher risk of noncommunicable diseases. The dietary requirement variations from person to person also depended on age, gender, lifestyle and degree of physical activity. Hence, a cross-sectional study using multi-stage random sampling was carried out using a structured questionnaire administered with the authorizations of children's parents and Community Health Unit of Yewa North Local Government. Data collected from 126 respondents were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0, from which the prevalence of obesity revealed 23.8% obese while only 33.3% had normal weight and 38.9% of the obese were family hereditary. An excellent percentage of children (91.3%) were fed breakfast daily. There was a significant relationship between the dietary pattern of the children (5 – 12 years) and the socio-economic characteristics of the subjects parents (p < 0.05), as well as with between dietary pattern and the prevalence of obesity of children. The psychological evaluation indicates that 66.7% of the children and also the parents were ready to make changes to manage their weight, while only 31.0% of the parents are concerned about obese children.

Keywords

Anthropometric Measurements, Children, Dietary Pattern, Obesity, Prevalence.

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