Food consumption patterns in employees of Ethiopian institute of agricultural research.

ABSTRACT: In developing countries, including Ethiopia, diet-related non-communicable diseases are prevalent among the working population. Understanding this active group's dietary diversity and food consumption patterns is essential to devise alternative solutions and recommend possible improvements. This study investigates the food consumption patterns of employees of the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January 1 to March 31, 2022, involving 13 different research centers of the institute situated in different agro-ecological regions of the country. A validated food frequency questionnaire and a 24-h food recall were administered to a total sample size of 355 employees. A systematic random sampling was used for data collection. Stata survey c

SUBMITTER: Jalata DD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9871231 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature