Socioeconomic Determinants of Fruits Consumption Among Students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Obayelu, Abiodun Elijah; Ogunnaike, Maria Gbemisola; Omotoso, Funke Kemi

doi:10.1080/15538362.2018.1528928

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“…In four studies the highest intake or purchase of fruit, vegetables or combined FV was observed among men ( 28 , 35 , 40 , 48 ). No differences between men and women, neither for fruit, nor for vegetable consumption or purchase was observed in ten studies ( 29 , 32 , 42 , 50 , 53 , 55 , 57 , 60 , 62 , 73 ).…”

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“…One study among adults in Mauritius examined the frequency and also the timing of fruit consumption between age groups and found significant differences between younger and older adults and whether fruit was consumed after lunch or after dinner ( 74 ). In seven studies, no association was found between age and fruit; between age and vegetable; or age and combined FV consumption or purchase ( 28 , 29 , 32 , 42 , 50 , 57 , 62 ).…”

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“…Gender in terms of biological sex differences in fruit, vegetable and combined FV consumption and purchase was investigated in 22 studies ( 28 – 30 , 32 , 33 , 35 , 39 , 40 , 42 , 46 , 48 , 50 , 52 – 55 , 57 , 60 , 62 , 64 , 67 , 73 ). A higher or more frequent intake of fruit, vegetables or combined FV in women than men, was observed across nine studies ( 30 , 33 , 39 , 40 , 46 , 52 , 54 , 64 , 67 ).…”

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“…The relevance of age was examined in 21 studies ( 28 , 29 , 31 , 32 , 35 , 40 , 42 , 43 , 46 , 50 , 52 – 54 , 56 , 57 , 60 , 62 , 64 , 67 , 73 , 74 ). Twelve studies found that the frequency and quantity of fruit, combined FV, and vegetable consumption increased with increasing age ( 31 , 35 , 46 , 50 , 52 – 54 , 56 , 60 , 64 , 67 , 73 ).…”

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Factors affecting fruit and vegetable consumption and purchase behavior of adults in sub-Saharan Africa: A rapid review

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In order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, considerable dietary shifts, including an increase in the consumption of fruit and vegetables (FV) will be required. However, worldwide consumption of FV is far below international recommendations, including in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in Africa. Understanding what, where, when, and how people choose to eat requires an understanding of how individuals are influenced by factors in their social, physical, and macro-level environments. In order to develop effective interventions to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, the factors influencing consumer behavior need to be better understood. We conducted a rapid review to assess and synthesize data on individual, social, physical, and macro-level factors that enable or constrain fruit and vegetable consumption and purchase among adults living in sub-Saharan Africa. Our conceptual framework is based on a socio-ecological model which has been adapted to settings in LMICs and Africa. We systematically searched four electronic databases including Scopus, Medline (PubMed), PsycInfo, and African Index Medicus, and screened Google Scholar for gray literature. We included a total of 52 studies and narratively summarized the existing evidence for each identified factor across the different levels. We found that most studies assessed demographic factors at the individual level including household or family income, socio-economic status and education. Furthermore we identified a variety of important factors that influence FV consumption, in the social, physical, and macro environment. These include women's empowerment and gender inequalities, the influence of neighborhood and retail food environment such as distance to market and price of FV as well as the importance of natural landscapes including forest areas for FV consumption. This review identified the need to develop and improve indicators both for exposure and outcome variables but also to diversify research approaches.

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“…The inadequate intake of healthy food among under-five children in Nigeria is complex and multifactorial, ranging from poor dietary diversity among households, poor wealth index, food illiteracy, high dependency ratio, conflicts, seasonality, and geographical location, among others [ 14 , 19 , 20 , 21 ]. Consequently, inadequately fed children, especially preschoolers, may not develop to their full potential both physically and mentally before starting formal education, thus impairing school attendance and intelligence quotients for good academic performance, and eventually leading to poor labor productivity and a reduction in the economic growth of the nation [ 4 , 11 , 22 , 23 , 24 ].…”

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Children’s feeding patterns and health outcomes are important determinants of any country’s food and nutrition security status. This study assessed the household food security and feeding patterns of preschoolers in Niger State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional descriptive design and a multi-stage sampling technique were employed to analyze 450 preschool children from selected local government areas. Household food security was measured using the HFIAS nine-item questionnaire, and feeding patterns were evaluated using the qualitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). The mean age of the preschoolers was 3.71 ± 0.80 years. A majority (61.30%) of the children consumed cereal-based products, while fruits and vegetables were the least consumed (16.40%). More than half (59.80%) of the preschoolers met their minimum dietary diversity. Almost all (98.80%) of the children were from food-insecure households, with 40.3% being severely food insecure. Parity, religion, and having a breadwinner and source of potable water were significantly associated with the adequacy of minimum dietary diversity (MDD) among the preschoolers (F value = 5.528, p ≤ 0.05). The contribution of poor feeding patterns and household food insecurity to the overall health outcome of preschoolers cannot be overlooked. Hence, nations must prioritize improving the availability, accessibility, and utilization of food to better meet the nutritional needs of preschool children.

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Socioeconomic Determinants of Fruits Consumption Among Students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Cited by 8 publications

References 12 publications

Factors affecting fruit and vegetable consumption and purchase behavior of adults in sub-Saharan Africa: A rapid review

Factors affecting fruit and vegetable consumption and purchase behavior of adults in sub-Saharan Africa: A rapid review

The Household Food Security and Feeding Pattern of Preschool Children in North-Central Nigeria

Promising anticarcinogenic effect of some Nigerian vegetables on cancer cells

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