Human Nutrition and Dietetics
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Item Perceived body size and weight control practices of adolescents in rural and urban communities in southwestern Nigeria(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2018) Oyewole, O. B.; Folasire, O. F.; Ayede I. A.; Adedokun, B. O.; Dairo, D. M.Introduction and Objectives: Body size perception has been described as the image of our own shape created in our imagination. Body image perception determines the adolescent engagement in weight control activities, such as bulimia and anorexia. A misperception of body size may lead the adolescent into engagement in weight control activities that may be injurious to adolescent’s health. This study assessed the perceived body size and weight control practices among adolescents in different settings. Methodology: A cross-sectional, multistage cluster sampling method was used to recruit 913 adolescents in Ibadan North Local Government, Ibadan, Nigeria who were interviewed using a semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements were taken; perceived body size were determine by Stunkard Figure Rating Scale Silhouette. Analysis was done using the Chi-square statistic and p<0.05 level of significance. Results: Over four-fifths (87.4%) of the adolescents wrongly perceived their actual body size. Body size overestimation was reported by both females and males. About 11.3% respondents recorded making an effort to reduce weight whereas, 12.7% recorded they were also involved in gaining weight. Over twice as large urban respondents (14.7%) engaged in weight reduction habits contrast to rural (6.8%). Majority of females with normal weight perceived themselves overweight (2=50.06, p=0.000). More males were involved in weight gain practise (2=6.94, p=0.031). Conclusion: The increased frequency of body weight misperceived within rural/urban adolescents and the reported influence and motivation of weight control behaviours, makes adolescent education on assessment of their weight and BMI imperative in adolescent health care services.Item Board-game based nutrition education enhanced breakfast habit of in-school adolescents in Ile-Ife, Nigeria(Ibadan Biomedical Communications Group, 2022) Ariyo, O.; Leshi, O. O.; Adedipe, E. O.; Aleru, O. O.This study was designed to assess the effect of board game-based nutrition education on breakfast knowledge, attitude and habit of in-school adolescents in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The quasi-experimental study involved 360 in-school adolescents assigned into Participatory Experimental (PEG), Experimental (EG) and Control groups (CG) of 120 each. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on respondents’ basic characteristics as well as knowledge, attitude and practices on breakfast consumption. A ‘Breakfast Master’ board game, developed with PEG was used for a 3-week intervention period among the experimental groups. Knowledge was assessed using 11-point scale, categorized as good (≥9) or poor (<9). Attitude was assessed using 50-point scale, categorized as positive (≥34) or negative (<34). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA at p=0.05. Age of adolescents (CG:13.3±2.2years, PEG:13.9±2.4years, EG: 13.0±2.4years) was similar. Females constituted 55% in CG, 50.9% in PEG and 54.2% in EG, respectively. Change in adolescents with good knowledge (60.8-61.7%, 80.0-94.2%, and 85.8-92.5%) and attitudes (-10.9%, 11.7% and 5.8%) was significant in CG, PEG and EG, respectively. Regular breakfast intake increased from 45.0-42.5%, 70.0-74.1%, and 56.7-70.0%, in CG, PEG, and EG, respectively. Consumption of staple foods during breakfast and proper timing of breakfast meals increased in interventions groups. Board-game based nutrition education enhanced breakfast habit among in-school adolescents and the use of participatory approach in development of intervention tool heightened knowledge, attitude and practice change.