Ramadan fasting alters food patterns, dietary diversity and body weight among Ghanaian adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ramadan is a monthlong fast for healthy adolescents and adult Muslims. The quality of foods eaten and eating patterns in Ramadan may be different from other months of the year. Food intake of adolescents is a concern as energy and nutrient requirements are higher and needed to support the growth spurt of this stage. The objective of the present study was to describe the food patterns, dietary diversity and body weight changes among adolescents during Ramadan.

Methods

A prospective cohort study design with four measurement points (baseline, midline, endline and post endline) was conducted among 366 adolescents in Junior High Schools. Food pattern was assessed with a food frequency questionnaire, a 24-h dietary recall was used to assess dietary diversity and body we

SUBMITTER: Ali Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6086999 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature