FACTORS INFLUENCING NOODLE CONSUMPTION AND NUTRIENT INTAKE OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
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Adeoye Bolade K*, Belo Mojibolanle A, Ani Ime F., Akinlade Ademola R., Ajuzie Nnena C., Ngozi Elizabeth O.
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Babcock University, P.M.B. 21244 Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria
*Corresponding author: adeoyeb@babcock.edu.ng
ABSTRACT
This study aimed at determining factors influencing noodle consumption and nutrient intake of noodle consumers among Babcock University undergraduate students. Multistage random technique was used to select 325 respondents and a well- structured questionnaire was used to obtain information on the socio- economic and dietary intake of the respondents. The 24- hour dietary recall was analysed using Total Dietary Assessment software. The result shows that more females (71.7%) participated in the study and many of the respondents (78.8%) were in the age range of 19 – 22years. Factors responsible for noodle consumption among the respondents include; non-satisfaction with cafeteria food (47.4%), easy affordability (22.2%), ease of preparation (25.5%) and tight schedule (4.9%). 21.8% consumed noodle daily while 47.1% of the respondents consumed it three times in a week. The respondents consumed noodle at any time of the day with 26.2 % consuming in- between meals and many eat it in the evening (41.5%). Consumption of carbohydrate and fat is high (% Recommended Dietary Allowance for carbohydrate being 165.01 for females and 175.92 for male) while fibre consumption is low (% Recommended Dietary Allowance being 45.56 for female and 29.76 for male) among the two genders. Intake of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B12, zinc and calcium was poor among the respondents.
Keywords:Instant Noodle Nutrient intake Recommended Dietary Allowance
