Meal Management for the Aged by Brafem Geriatric Foundation in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State
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Keywords

Nutrition
Management
Aged
Mealtime
Pattern

How to Cite

W.O., A., T.T., A., & M.O., O. (2024). Meal Management for the Aged by Brafem Geriatric Foundation in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State. Journal of Home Economics Research, 24(1). Retrieved from https://journals.heran.org/index.php/JHER/article/view/280

Abstract

The study assessed nutritional management for aged by Brafem Geriatric
Foundation in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State. The total
population comprised of 6000 aged accommodated in the foundation. Simple
random sampling was used to select 120 respondents. Data was collected using a
questionnaire, and were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results showed that the aged agreed to eat three times daily, taking balance diet,
eating early in the morning. Also, the aged agreed to take much of fruits and
water when eating and during their regular day activities. The aged also agreed
that Brafem Geriatric Foundation managed all the nutrient intake in their meals.
The study concluded on the role of nutrition in the maintenance of aged health
and that they should adopt diets and lifestyle habits that will minimize risk to
diseases.

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