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Assessment Of Nutritional Knowledge And Practice On The Health Of Pregnant
[A CASE STUDY OF WOMEN IN MAYO-DASSA JALINGO, TARABA STATE]
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There is an important factor under nutrition that is responsible for
high infant mortality rate, maternal mortality rate and also for low
birth weight of infants. Appropriate nutritional practice on the other
hand plays a pivotal role in determining optimal health and development
of infants (Fasola, Abosede, & Fasola, 2018). There is abundant
epidemiological evidence that poor prenatal nutrition predisposes the
offspring to diseases in its later life.Inadequate nutrition is the
predominant factor leading to malnutrition, which can be expressed as
either under nutrition or over nutrition. Corsi, Kyu, & Subramanian,
(2011) pointed out that under nutrition occurs when there is not only
inadequate energy but also a lack or imbalance of specific food
components and nutrients. In addition to sufficient energy, adequate
supplies of macronutrients and micronutrients are required to promote
optimum growth. The proportions and amounts of these nutrients may
change according to the various stage of growth.There have been
considerable changes in human lifestyle all over the world in the recent
decades. Especially in recent years, the lifestyle has rapidly been
changed. These changes appeared in diet, types of food, cooking time,
etc. Nowadays processed foods are rapidly replacing organic food.
Another change is the rapid increase in the number of restaurants and in
people's tendency to eat fast food. Proper nutrition is one of the most
important aspects of lifestyle (Daly, Azefor, & Nasah, 1993).
Epidemiological evidence shows that there is an increased incidence of
diseases such as (Cardiovascular diseases, obesity, high blood pressure
and cancer), which can be attributed to changes in lifestyle as well as
changes in nutritional habits. Nutritional education is also one of the
important aspects that play a big role in nutritional knowledge by
raising awareness and ultimately the health of the society (Awosika,
2001). In order to remain healthy and physically active and enjoy a
healthier life style it is necessary to obtain good nutritional
knowledge and implement it. The knowledge, attitude and practice must be
considers in expectant mothers in order to promote society health.
Awosika, (2001) opines that from time immemorial it has been recognized
that the pregnant and lactating women form one of the most nutritionally
vulnerable segments of the population; the ill effects of maternal
under nutrition affect not only the mother but also her offspring.In
order to bring about change in the level of nutritional knowledge and
practices prevailing people regarding nutrition, an attempt was made
here to provide an awareness regarding nutritional knowledge practices
on the health of pregnant women in Mayo-Dassa Jalingo, Taraba State.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
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our society, there is strong attachment to beliefs and cultural norms
even among the educated ones (Arimond, & Ruel, 2004). While we agree
that some of these beliefs and the practices are good, the others may
not be so good. Recorded advances in medicine and medical services not
withstanding, majority of the pregnant women seem to prefer taking
instruction on nutrition and antenatal healthcare than from traditional
birth attendants (Awosika, 2001). This diverse information have effect
on the health of pregnant women thus the need to carry out this study on
effect of nutritional knowledge, beliefs and practices on the health of
pregnant women.
Understanding what they eat and what they forbid or
abhor will enable the health worker structure a balance diet for them in
line with available local food stuffs. Also, finding a means of
spreading health talk on nutrition during pregnancy.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study was carried out to assess the nutritional knowledge practices on the health of pregnant women in Mayo-Dassa Jalingo, Taraba State. Specifically, the study assessed the knowledge of pregnant mothers with regard to maternal nutrition, determined the extent nutritional practices are carried out by pregnant women in Mayo-Dassa Jalingo, Taraba State, examined the effects of malnutrition on the health of pregnant women in Mayo-Dassa Jalingo, Taraba State and, examined the nutritional challe ... Continue reading---
