This study determined the nutritional status of households in North western
region of Cameroon using weighed food intake. Twenty–two rural and 106 urban
households were randomly selected for weighed food intake Descriptive and
inferential statistics were used to analyze collected data and significance at
p < 0.05 accepted. Corn fufu with huckleberry was the most frequently
consumed meal with little or no animal-source protein. Protein and B group
vitamins intake of respondents in both communities were below the FAO/WHO
recommended values while energy, iron, and vitamins A and C were in excess for
most age groups. Adolescents 10 - 19 years and adults 20 years and above failed
to meet at least 85% of RNI for calcium.
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