What is it about?
The objective of the study was to assess the nutritional status of school age children (6-12years) attending public and private schools in Anyigba.
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Why is it important?
Under nutrition continues to be a primary cause of ill health among children in developing countries. Findings showed a high percentage underweight amongst these school age children, hence an urgent need for inclusive and comprehensive school health and feeding programmes.
Perspectives
Based on the findings of this study,bit could be seen that poor feeding in school children maybe as a result of food insecurity, poverty, poor socioeconomic status,low quality of food.
Mr. Chisom Charles Umeh
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This page is a summary of: Nutritional Status of School Children Attending Private and Public Schools in Anyigba, Kogi State, Archives of Current Research International, June 2019, Sciencedomain International,
DOI: 10.9734/acri/2019/v17i430120.
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