Vegetable consumption among staff of agricultural based institutions in Ibadan, Nigeria

Oyedele, O.O.; Adeoye, I. B.; Amao, I.O.; Layade, A.A.; Bamimore, K.M.

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2018.1225.52

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“…The reported high mean consumption frequency (>4.5days/week) of most food groups, particularly the fruit and vegetable groups, is similar to reports on fruit and vegetable consumption of previously reported local studies, (29,30) thus suggesting that consumption frequency of these foods may not have declined as a result of lockdown. This commendable high fruit and vegetable consumption alongside the intake of meat and dairy products could be attributed to widespread but unsubstantiated beliefs about COVID-19 curative or preventive remedies.…”

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confidence: 84%

Food consumption and coping strategies of urban-households in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

Iheme

Jagun

Egechizuorom

et al. 2020

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Background and Objective: The COVID-19 has prompted many countries to adopt temporary “lockdown” as an approach to curtail viral spread. This study investigated the food consumption and coping strategies of urban-households in Nigeria during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Methods: This cross-sectional, web-based study employed a snowball sampling technique to recruit 477 household heads/spouses living in cities/towns of six Nigerian states by encouraging those sent the survey questionnaire link to share with their eligible contacts. Logistic regression was used to reveal the socio-economic determinants of households’ food consumption and coping strategies, as reported on self-administered questionnaires. Respondents were asked to retrospectively indicate how lockdown affected their food consumption. Results: More than half (55.7%) of respondents and 50.8% of their spouses reported a decline in their earning capacity. A high (>4days/week) mean consumption frequency of six food groups was reported. Consuming less expensive (mean, 2.64 ± SD 2.44 days/week) or less preferred foods (1.93 ± 2.04 days/week), and meal rationing (limit portions at meal time -1.50 ± 2.11 days/week, reduce meal number- 1.4 ± 2.19 days/week, limit adults intake- 1.28 ± 2.18 days/week) were the most common coping strategies adopted by the households.. The likelihood of adopting coping strategies was significantly higher amongst households with income decline, the less educated and self-employed categories. Conclusion: In this study, a high frequency of diverse food consumption and mild adoption of food related coping strategies was generally observed, however the impact of the lockdown on food coping strategies was significantly felt by some groups. Efforts to target social assistance programs to these disadvantaged groups should be promoted, as it will strengthen their resilience to cope with food crisis.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 84%

Food consumption and coping strategies of urban-households in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

Iheme

Jagun

Egechizuorom

et al. 2020

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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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confidence: 83%

“…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 importance of fruits consumption among university students cannot be overemphasized. This is because fruits are the most sustainable sources of micronutrients that play significant roles in human nutrition and development, especially as sources of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber (Oyedele et al, 2014). Also after transition from secondary school to university, when independency increases, students are continuously challenged to make healthy food choices because college or university is a critical period with respect to unhealthy changes in eating behaviors of students (Deliens et al, 2014).…”

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Demand for Selected Fruits Among Students of A Tertiary Institution in Southwest Nigeria

Obayelu

Ibe

Adegbite

et al. 2018

International Journal of Fruit Science

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Increased demand for fruits among students is pivotal to healthier lifestyles and better learning abilities. However, there is a paucity of information on elasticity of university students' demand for fruits in Nigeria. The demand for selected fruits among students of University of Ibadan, Nigeria, was therefore assessed in this study. A multistage sampling technique was used to collect primary data from 300 respondents using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Quadratic Almost Ideal Demand System model. A majority (65.3%) of the respondents were females, less than 20 years of age (51%), and were in either their first or second year of study. Only 40% of the students with less than N10,000 monthly stipends demanded for fruits daily. Own prices, age, sex, and stipends explained fruit demand among the students. Expenditure elasticities for pineapple (1.30), orange (1.21), banana (1.07), apple (1.38), and cucumber (1.16) indicated that the selected fruits were luxury goods while watermelon was a necessity good (0.67). Own-price elasticity of demand for all the selected fruits was inelastic while the cross-price elasticity revealed that most fruits complemented one another except for watermelon which was the only substitute to other fruits. The study therefore recommended increased students' stipends in order to drive daily fruit demand among the students of the tertiary institution.

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Vegetable consumption among staff of agricultural based institutions in Ibadan, Nigeria

Cited by 3 publications

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Food consumption and coping strategies of urban-households in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

Food consumption and coping strategies of urban-households in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

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

Demand for Selected Fruits Among Students of A Tertiary Institution in Southwest Nigeria

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