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Knowledge and Attitude towards Healthy Eating Practices among Senior Secondary School Students in Ibadan South East Local Government Area, Ibadan

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  • Familoni, idowu .I (PhD)

    (Dept. of kinesiology, Sport Science and Health Education.Lead City University, Ibadan)

  • Sunday Mamuyouwi SASODJE

    (Dept. of kinesiology, Sport Science and Health Education.Lead City University, Ibadan)

  • Shofolahan, Paulina , Olubunmi

    (Dept. of kinesiology, Sport Science and Health Education.Lead City University, Ibadan)

  • Bello Oyeronke (PhD)

    (Dept. of kinesiology, Sport Science and Health Education.Lead City University, Ibadan)

  • Setonji Adeola Eunice

    (Dept. of kinesiology, Sport Science and Health Education.Lead City University, Ibadan)

Abstract

Healthy eating is essential for optimal growth, development, and the prevention of chronic diseases in adolescents. It involves consuming a well-balanced diet that provides essential nutrients while limiting the intake of unhealthy foods. Nutrition related health challenges have become a public health concern in many nations of the world. It accounted for approximately 3.1 billion globally with 27 million in Sub-Saharan Africa 1. In Nigeria, prevalence of malnutrition at various phases accounted for 7.0%, 5.5% and 1.5% respectively There is need to stem the tide among the teeming population of young children. . Therefore, this study is set to investigate knowledge and attitude towards healthy eating practices among secondary school students in Ibadan South East Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo state.

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  • Familoni, idowu .I (PhD) & Sunday Mamuyouwi SASODJE & Shofolahan, Paulina , Olubunmi & Bello Oyeronke (PhD) & Setonji Adeola Eunice, 2025. "Knowledge and Attitude towards Healthy Eating Practices among Senior Secondary School Students in Ibadan South East Local Government Area, Ibadan," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(15), pages 918-927, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:15:p:918-927
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