International Journal of
Nutrition and Metabolism

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Nutr. Metab.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2332
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJNAM
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 128

Full Length Research Paper

Dietary habits of pregnant women in Ogun-East Senatorial Zone, Ogun State, Nigeria: A comparative study

Oluwafolahan O. Sholeye*
  • Oluwafolahan O. Sholeye*
  • Department of Community Medicine and Primary Care, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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Catherine A. Badejo
  • Catherine A. Badejo
  • Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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Olubukunola A. Jeminusi
  • Olubukunola A. Jeminusi
  • Department of Community Medicine and Primary Care, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 12 June 2014
  •  Accepted: 07 July 2014
  •  Published: 31 August 2014

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