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Patterns of Dietary Iron Intake, Iron Status, and Predictors of Haemoglobin Levels among Early Adolescents in a Rural Ghanaian District.

Michael Akenteng WiafeCharles AppreyReginald Adjetey Annan
Published in: Journal of nutrition and metabolism (2020)
Meal skipping, guardian educational status, and number of times of eating a day were significantly associated with dietary iron intake. Meal skipping, snacking, and adolescents with JHS education were positively associated with anaemia.
Keyphrases
  • iron deficiency
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • south africa
  • healthcare
  • quality improvement
  • body mass index