Central Bringing Excellence in Open Access Journal of Human Nutrition & Food Science Comparative Analysis of Food Consumption Pattern and Body Mass Index of University Residential...

Background: College students experience a period of uncertainty and statements that are strongly influenced by models of new behavior patterns found in the university. Poor eating habits are a major public health concern among college students who experience transition into university life, during which they are exposed to stress and lack of time. Objective: To examine the comparative analysis of food consumption pattern and body mass index of university residential students. Methods: Descriptive research design was adopted. The sample for the study (556 students: 278 male and 278 female) was drawn from the population of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. Stratified and simple random sampling techniques (fishbowl without replacement) were used to draw the sample from the population. A self-structured questionnaire on food consumption pattern (FCP) was administered for the study. Pearson product moment coefficient and multiple regression analysis were used for data analysis. Results: The result of the correlation analysis showed that nearly all the variables considered for the study had significant positive/negative correlation except for FFS (family financial status) and FCP4 (vegetables). The regression analysis showed the significant composite contribution of FCP to BMI (F(11,544)=2.44, p < .05) with 22% of predictors accounting for variance in the criterion variable (R=.217). Conclusion: Therefore, the study concluded that food consumption pattern of residential university students is a critical factor that requires close attention of all the stakeholders. Recommendation: It is therefore recommended that the campaign for nutritional guidelines Nutrition society should be extended to the higher institution of learning community

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Clerodendrum volubile P Beauv (Verbenaceae) is a climbing shrub used traditionally in the treatment of swelling, gout and venereal diseases.  In this study, the microscopic, macroscopic, phytochemical analysis and anti-inflammatory activities were investigated using standard procedures. The results revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, anthraquinone and cardiac glycoside while the methanol extract, petroleum ether and ethyl acetate fractions exhibited significant (p&lt;0.05) anti-inflammatory activities when compared to the effect of the reference drug Diclofenac sodium

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