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 su...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-08-01
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| Series: | Nutrition Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12937-018-0386-2 |