Health and nutritional problems associated with food allergy in Doko Lavun Lga Niger state Department: Nutrition and Dietetics By: Expresshubpub Project ID: 2553 Rating: (3.1) votes: 18Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe study was centred on the health and nutritional problems associated with food allergy among residents in Doko, Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State as a case study. A five-point Likert scaled questionnaire was administered to collect data or information on the socio-economic and demographic background, food habit list of the respondents including a list demanding for options on the effects of allergy on the meal pattern, the health problems associated with food allergy, the group of people most affected in the society and possible ways of preventing allergic reactions to food. Data obtained from the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Moreso, a 5 points Likert scale was used to rate their responses on each opinion. Furthermore, the analysis carried out on the study shows that 45.2% were within the age range of 21 and above while 28.6% ranged between 10– 20. The study shows further that 57.3% had non-formal education and 9.5% for the tertiary education graduates. From the study, it was seen that legumes, eggs, Ogiri and cold weather were the major foods that triggers allergic reactions. This was noted by the remark given‘satisfied’ which connotes an agreement to an opinion. The health and nutritional problems commonly associated and experienced after consuming the above-listed items were runny nose, diarrhea and other diverse respiratory disorders. These nutritional problems were seen to have effects on the meal pattern of the respondents such as poor nutrition and selective feeding etc. It was obvious that the effects and negative impacts were identified more in some groups of individuals such as the women (pregnant and lactating), children and the aged....Preview Download Preview +Other Nutrition and Dietetics project topics and materials you might be interested in»Health and nutritional problems associated with food allergy in Doko Lavun Lga Niger state»Assessment of factors leading to malnutrition among children 0 - 5 years - case study of Nasarawa Lga, Kano state»Effect of cigarette smoking on the health status of youths in Nigeria»Complementary feeding and hygiene practice among caregivers in Wadata ward Bida, Niger state»Knowledge attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Dokodza Bida, Niger state»Body mass index (BMI) and feeding pattern of students of school of business administration and management (SBAM) Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger state»Nutritional status and energy drinking consumption pattern of undergraduate students in tertiary institution of Osun state»Knowledge attitude and consumption of alcoholic beverages among male students of college of administration and business studies, Bida, Niger state»The role of breast feeding in the growth and development of a child - case study of Zing local government area»Evaluation of the mineral content, anti-nutritional factors and functional properties of the complementary food produced from some food using rice, carrot, and soybeans flour blends as case study»Comparative study of nutrient profile of grasshopper and cricket»Attitude of female staff toward infant and young child feeding practice particularly exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding»Occupational stress, coping strategies, nutritional and dietary assessment of some selected bank staff in Osogbo - case study of First Bank plc, Access Bank, and Guarantee Trust Bank»Nutritional knowledge, dietary practice, nutritional status of pregnant women attending Turai hospital, Katsina»Assessment of mothers knowledge, attitude and practice regarding childhood vaccination during the first five years of life in Comprehensive Primary Health Care Kofar Kaura, Katsina