THE ROLE OF A NUTRITIONIST IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF PEOPLES EATING HABIT (A CASE STUDY AMAUZARI IN ISIALA MBANO LGA)

THE ROLE OF A NUTRITIONIST IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF PEOPLES EATING HABIT  (A CASE STUDY AMAUZARI IN ISIALA MBANO LGA)

ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to determine the role of a Nutritionist in the improvement of peoples eating habit using Amauzari in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State as a study area. The study looked at the nutritional problems found in this area and determined factors that influence the consumption pattern in this area, as well as suggested ways of improving their eating habit. The researcher used questionnaires as instrument of data collection, while some people were interviewed orally. Five villages were randomly chosen out of 22 communities in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area in Imo State. The study revealed that the villagers eating pattern/habit is very poor. They eat what they like without considering its nutritive value. This is as a result of lack of knowledge of nutritional requirements. Hence, the need for a Nutritionist in such an area to inculcate in them the proper eating habit for a better health.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 Introduction 1

1.1 Background of the study 1-3

1.2 Problem Statement 3-4

1.3 The Objectives of the study 4-5

1.4 Scope of the study 5

1.5 Limitations of the study 6

1.6 Justification of the study 6-7

1.7 Definition of terms 7

CHAPTER TWO

2.1 Literature Review 8-17

CHAPTER THREE

3.0 Research Methodology 18

3.1 Study Area 18

3.2 Model of specification 18-19

3.3 Sampling Procedure and sampling Size 19

3.4 Method of data collection 19-20

3.5 Data Analysis 20

CHAPTER FOUR

Result and Discussion 21

4.1 Dietary Patterns of different families 21-24

4.2 Factors that influence the dietary pattern of 25-29

The community

4.3 Discussion of protein results 30-34

4.4 Vegetable consumption 35

4.5 Discussion of vitamins/mineral result 36

4.6 Factors that influence the community 36-38

choice of food intake

4.7 Milk Influence 39-44

4.8 Vegetable influence 45-46

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 Conclusion, and Recommendation 47

5.1 Conclusion 47

5.2 Recommendations 48

References 49-50

Appendix 51-59

THE ROLE OF A NUTRITIONIST IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF PEOPLES EATING HABIT  (A CASE STUDY AMAUZARI IN ISIALA MBANO LGA)