An Assessment of the nutritional status of university of Zimbabwe students. | [Pakistan Journal of Nutrition • 2013]

Author(s):

1. N. G. T. Mushonga: Institute of Food, Nutrition and Family Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

2. D. Chagwena: Institute of Food, Nutrition and Family Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe;School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

3. C. Benhura: Institute of Food, Nutrition and Family Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

4. L. K. Nyanga: Institute of Food, Nutrition and Family Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

Abstract:

Information on nutritional status among tertiary students in most developing countries is limited. The aim of this study was to conduct a nutritional assessment and eating habits of University of Zimbabwe students, using anthropometric measurements and a food frequency questionnaire. This was a study to generate baseline information for evaluating nutritional status of tertiary students in a resource limited setting. Anthropometric data including weight, height, waist and hip circumference was collected randomly among students from three sites at the University of Zimbabwe campus. Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist Hip Ratio (WHR) were calculated from anthropometry data collected. Students’ eating habits were gathered using a standardized frequency questionnaire. Approximately over 58% of the students who participated in the study had acceptable nutritional status with their BMI falling within the range of 18.5-24.9 and waist-to-hip ratio indicators of

Page(s): 30-33

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, Volume: 12, Issue: 1, Year: 2013

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