ASSESMENTS OF THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF PEOPLE LIVING IN TWO IDP CAMPS IN BOKKOS L.G.A. USING ANTHROPOMETRIC METHOD.

Information is one of the major public health challenges in developing countries especially people experiencing security instability. Not much of the nutritional status of displaced people in bokkos L.G.A. the aim of this study was to assess the nutritional status of people for 2 IDP Camps of bokkos LGA. Samples were collected from a total number of 15 particular [from 0-15 years] were measured. Anthropometric like, Height, Weight head appearance and mid-upper arm circumference were measured. A random sampling method and select the participants. Data was also collected by pre tested and semi structured experience and in face – to- face interview. Under-nutrition was found in 19.5% of the mid-upper arm circumference index. The result showed that several children have notable low BMI values which indicates severe under nutrition. The study concludes that there is an immediate need of food in the IDP. About one information about five displaced children is undernourishment. The quality of the diet is inadequate. A information percentage of children hardly consume meats, eggs, or fruits, [only once or none per annum] shavefare. It is recommended that the Government creates an awareness on nutritional anthropometric with overweight and obesity and to enhance food assistance program.