INFLUENCE OF COOKING METHODS ON FOOD CHOICES AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN ILORIN SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT, KWARA STATE.
Abstract
ABSTRACT
In the face of evolving food cultures, time constraints, and increasing dependence on ultra-processed foods, the research aimed to uncover how specific cooking practices impact the dietary decisions of individuals aged 18–35. The main objective of this study is to examined the influence of cooking methods on food choices among young adults in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. Six(6) research questions were raised and Two(2) hypothesis were formulated. A descriptive survey design was adopted, with data collected through a structured questionnaire—the Cooking Methods and Food Choices Questionnaire (CMFC-Q)—administered physically to a representative sample of Two hundred (200) respondents, constituting approximately 5% of the population . The instrument’s reliability was established through a pilot study, achieving a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.98, indicating a high level of internal consistency and dependability. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools, including frequency distribution and Chi-square analysis, were used to analyze the data. Findings shows that There is no significant relation between cooking methods and food choices among young adults in Ilorin south, Kwara state (P
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