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

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Effect of junk food on body mass index (BMI) of adolescent school children in Ukwuani Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State

Ajieh, G. I.
  • Ajieh, G. I.
  • Department of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Salami, L. I.
  • Salami, L. I.
  • Department of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Uko-Aviomoh, E. E.
  • Uko-Aviomoh, E. E.
  • Department of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Igbinaduwa O.
  • Igbinaduwa O.
  • Department of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Okonta V.
  • Okonta V.
  • Department of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 18 May 2018
  •  Accepted: 06 July 2018
  •  Published: 31 December 2023

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