Why Acute Undernutrition? A Qualitative Exploration of Food Preferences, Perceptions and Factors Underlying Diet in Adolescent Girls in Rural Communities in Nigeria

Why Acute Undernutrition? A Qualitative Exploration of Food Preferences, Perceptions and Factors Underlying Diet in Adolescent Girls in Rural Communities in Nigeria

Background: Adolescent girls are nutritionally vulnerable due to their rapid growth and increased nutrient requirements. Nigeria has the sixth-largest population in the world. This study qualitatively explored the food preferences, perceptions of nutritive value and factors underlying food consumpti...

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Main Authors: Mercy E. Sosanya, Jeanne H. Freeland-Graves, Ayodele O. Gbemileke, Oluwatosin D. Adesanya, Oluwaseun O. Akinyemi, Samuel O. Ojezele, Folake O. Samuel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
adolescent girls
free lists
focus group discussions
food preferences
perception of nutritional value
malnutrition
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/2/204

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