Feeding Practices and Nutritional Parameters of Children Aged 6-14 Years from Cameroon

Kana-Sop. M. M. K.
Kana-Sop. M. M. K.
Dr. Djeukeu A.W.
Dr. Djeukeu A.W.
Gouado I.
Gouado I.
Nolla N. P.
Nolla N. P.
Mananga M. J.
Mananga M. J.
Amvam  Z. P. H.
Amvam Z. P. H.
Tetanye E
Tetanye E
University of Douala University of Douala

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Abstract

Malnutrition in all the forms is highly prevalent in Cameroon. The aim of this study was to evaluate some nutritional parameters of children aged of 6 to 14 years in Douala. The study evaluated nutritional status of 265 children of 6 to 9 years (63.9%) and 10-14 years (36.1%) using anthropometric measures and albuminemia of 99 children, determined by the colorimetric method. Foods habits and practices were assessed using questionnaires. Statistical analyses were performed by Graph Pad prism version 5. Stunting, wasting and overweight were observed at 18.0 %, 5.1 % and 16 % respectively. Stunting was frequent in families of more than 5 persons and in those with illiterate mothers. There was a significant difference (p

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Kana-Sop. M. M. K.. 2013. \u201cFeeding Practices and Nutritional Parameters of Children Aged 6-14 Years from Cameroon\u201d. Global Journal of Medical Research - K: Interdisciplinary GJMR-K Volume 13 (GJMR Volume 13 Issue K2).

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Feeding Practices and Nutritional Parameters of Children Aged 6-14 Years from Cameroon

Dr. Djeukeu A.W.
Dr. Djeukeu A.W.
Kana-Sop. M. M. K.
Kana-Sop. M. M. K. <p>University of Douala</p>
Gouado I.
Gouado I.
Nolla N. P.
Nolla N. P.
Mananga M. J.
Mananga M. J.
Amvam  Z. P. H.
Amvam Z. P. H.
Tetanye E
Tetanye E

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