TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page………………………………….………………………. i
Approval page……………………………..……………………… ii
Dedication………………………..………………………………. iii
Acknowledgement…………….………………………………….. iv
Table of Contents……………...…………………………………. vi
Abstract………………………..…………………………………. ix
CHAPTER
ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
of the Study……………………………………. 1
1.2 Statement
of Problem……………………………………… 4
1.3 Research
Questions………………………………………….. 5
1.4 Purpose
of the Study………………………………………… 6
1.5 Significance
of the Study………………………………….. 7
1.6 Scope
of Study…………………………………………….. 7
1.7 Limitations………………………………………………. 7
1.8 Definitions
of Terms………………………………………… 8
CHAPTER
TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction…………………………………………………. 10
2.1 Definition
of Nutrition……………………………………….. 11
2.2 Food
and its Classification……………………………………. 15
2.3 Balanced
Diet……………………………………………. 32
2.4 Roles
of Good Nutrition on One’s Well-being…………….. 35
2.5 Factors
Affecting Food Selection/Habits………………………… 37
2.6 Problems
Associated with Food among Undergraduates………… 41
2.7 Healthy
Eating………………………………………………… 45
2.8 Summary……………………………………………………… 50
CHAPTER
THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research
Design……………………………………………. 52
3.2 Population
of the Study…………………………………….. 52
3.3 Sample
and Sampling Technique…………………………… 52
3.4 Description
of Instrument……………………………….. 53
3.5 Validity
of Instrument………………………………… 53
3.6 Reliability
of Instrument……………………………… 53
3.7 Administration
of Instrument………………………….. 54
3.8 Method
of Data Analysis…………………………………… 54
CHAPTER
FOUR: PRESENTATION
AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.1 Demographic
Characteristics of Respondents……………………… 55
4.2 Eating
Habits of Undergraduates………………………….. 57
4.3 Summary
of Findings………………………………………… 74
CHAPTER
FIVE: CONCLUSION, IMPLICATIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Discussion
of the Findings……………………………………….. 76
5.2 Recommendations…………………………………………….. 77
5.3 Conclusion……………………………………………………. 79
References……………………………………………………….. 80
Appendix………………………………………………………… 82
ABSTRACT
This
project investigated the role of nutrition in the well-being of undergraduates
using the
The study aimed at investigating:
·
The role nutrition
plays in the well-being of undergraduates.
·
The nutritional
problems that are most common among undergraduates.
·
The factors that
affect the nutritional level of undergraduates.
·
The constituents
of an undergraduate’s diet.
·
Suggestions
provided for undergraduates to eat healthy for optimal well-being.
Analysis
and interpretation of data revealed that lack of nutritional knowledge among
undergraduates has led to some nutritional problems which are prevalent among
them; they are swollen gums, weak eyesight and indigestion. These nutritional
problems have adverse effects on their performance at school, bodily functions,
emotional health and self esteem. Some factors like income/monthly allowance,
religion, culture, one’s dwelling place and one’s level of nutritional
knowledge were identified to have contributed to inadequate nutrition.
The
researcher therefore recommends that nutrition be taught in schools from
nursery through tertiary institutions, that seminars be organized by tertiary
institutions on the importance of good nutrition and parents and guardians
should work hard to provide sufficient funds for their children and wards to
feed adequately.
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