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Nutritional Status Of Top Civil Servants And Business Men In Umuahia Metropolis
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The research examined the dietary habits and health profiles of 100 prominent government officials and businesspeople in the Umuahia city area. The investigation employed anthropometric measurements and blood cholesterol levels, while food preferences were assessed through structured surveys. The findings revealed that over 65% of the participants regularly included foods with elevated cholesterol content in their diets, such as cow's milk, butter, pork, eggs, cheese, sandwiches, and fried meats.and they were also consumer of alcoholic beverages. About 50% of the subjects were overweight and some in grade 1 obesity.
Similarly more than 50% of the subjects had higher than normal cholesterol value (> - 150 - 250mg/100m/blood) while about the same percentage had higher than normal low density lipoproteins (LDL), thus predisposing these subjects to cardiovascular diseases. Positive change in dietary habits and life style is advocated for better health.
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