The Impact Of Nutrition Education On The Dietary Habits Of Female Secondary School Students In Egor Local Government Area Of Edo State

Abstract

The Impact Of Nutrition Education On The Dietary Habits Of Female Secondary School Students In Egor Local Government Area Of Edo StateThe objective of this study was to explore the impact of nutrition education on the dietary habits of female secondary school students, sixty adolescent girls in the age group of 12-18 years were selected randomly from two (a private and a public) secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. Nutrition education improved their mean nutrition knowledge scores significant (p‹0.01) from 11.17=1.42 to 19.16 =1.8 significant increase in average daily intake of all the nutrients was found among all the adolescent subjects.

The average contribution of carbohydrate, protein and fat to total energy also increased after imparting nutrition education. The dietary habits were improved as the practice of meal skipping was found to significantly reduce after imparting nutrition education. Thus, nutrition education is an effective measure to bring about the favourable and significant change in adolescent nutrient intake.

Conclusion

In conclusion a well-taught course in NE can lead to improved nutritional habits in high school-aged students. These changes can have major health implications for young women in America. Key areas that could be positively affected include bone health, hormonal balance, glucose control, and prevention of some cancers.