Predictors of food variety and food consumption scores of adolescents living in a rural district in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is a dearth of information about the food variety and consumption scores of adolescents in Ghana. This study assessed predictors of food variety and consumption scores of adolescents living in a rural district in Ghana.

Method

In this cross-sectional study, a multi-stage sampling method was used to select one hundred and thirty-seven (137) adolescents from the Asante-Akim South Municipality of Ghana. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on sociodemographic, food practices and dietary intakes of study participants. Descriptive, chi-square, T-test, partial correlation and binary logistic regression were used for the data analysis.

Results

The mean food variety score was 25.8±6.4 (range 7-42) and food consumption score was 35±5.1 (range

SUBMITTER: Wiafe MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10231777 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature