ASSESEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ON THE EFFECTS OF MALNUTRTION AMONG HOUSHOLD’S FAMILY IN ITAS-GADAU LGA
Abstract
Malnutrition remains a major public health concern, especially in developing regions. This study assessed the knowledge of the effects of malnutrition among households in ITAS-Gadau Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. The study examined the level of awareness regarding dietary intake, the effects of malnutrition, contributing factors, and sources of nutritional information. Using a descriptive cross-sectional design and a sample size derived from the population of 1,200 residents, which quantitative method of data were collected via structured questionnaires with 300 responded selected for the study. The data collected was analyze using frequency and percentage. Results revealed that a significant proportion of the population had basic knowledge of dietary needs with over (80%) misconceptions such as only children suffer from malnutrition were rejected by (70%) of respondents and lack of access to accurate nutritional information contributed to the persistence of malnutrition Recommendations were made to enhance nutritional education and information dissemination through appropriate channels.
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