Osei Jonathan K., Panti Jesus S., Appiah Nathaniel O., Olatunde Timilehin S., Brobbey Emmanuel O., Ogunmoyero Toluwani S., Ololade Oyindamola & Bakare-Abidola T.·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2025
Background: Adolescence is a critical period for mental health, with conditions like depression and anxiety becoming increasingly prevalent. Emerging evidence suggests that diet influences mental well-being, with processed food consumption linked to higher risks of mood disorders...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i1241
Background: Substance abuse negatively impacts physical and mental health, often leading to nutritional deficiencies such as thiamine, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. These deficiencies contribute to cognitive impairments, mood instability, and organ damage, exacerbating reco...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i1228
Objective: This study aimed to assess the relationship between socio-economic factors, meal skipping, and poor eating habits among Ghanaian adolescents, with a focus on identifying the prevalence of these behaviors and their underlying determinants. Study Design: A descriptive re...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2024/v3i4214
Objectives: This study investigates the influence of culture on obesity and overweight among Ghanaian adults, aiming to identify key cultural practices that contribute to these health issues. Study Design: A descriptive survey research design was used to explore the relationship...
Osei Jonathan K., Okoye Chinelo U., Ajaero Ugochi C., Brobbey Emmanuel O., Abalem Juliana, Abdulwahab Dhikrahllah A., Akindele Folasade D. & Nwachukwu Uju B.·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2024
Background: Teenage pregnancy is a major public health concern, especially in low- and middle-income countries, due to various social, economic and cultural influences on teenage girls. These pregnancies prove to have negative long-term effects on the health status of both the mo...