Oyinbolaji A Ajetunmobi^1,2*, Ibiyemi O Olayiwola1 and Ebenezer P John¹

¹Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Food Science and Human Ecology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
²Department of Public and International Affairs, Faculty of Social Science, University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria

*Corresponding Author: Oyinbolaji A Ajetunmobi, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Food Science and Human Ecology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Received: October 27, 2022; Published: November 08, 2022

Abstract

Background: In the past few years the aetiology of hypertension has been linked to a variety of dietary, body size and lifestyle variables. Objective: To assess the dietary pattern, lifestyle, anthropometric indices and prevalence of hypertension among undergraduate students at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, during their active period of on-farm work doing their farm practical year.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study among 320 students was determined by stratified random sampling and colleges by purposive sampling technique. A sphygmomanometer was used to measure blood pressure. Food data were obtained through a food frequency questionnaire, anthropometric and lifestyle were collected using a standard structure questionnaire used to collect weight, height, physical activity and other risk factors.

Results: Our findings revealed that the majority of 70.6% are within age 21-25, 79.4% live off-camp, The BMI categorized as normal had 69.5%, 14.5% were overweight, 11% were underweight and 5% were obese. 90% WC were not at risk, 88.4% WHR were acceptable and 90% WHtR were not at risk. In addition, 69.5% undergo high physical activity. Also, the majority consume high sodium and low potassium, The energy intake was between 1789.14 – 1985.54 kcal/day. A significant relationship was established between sex, BMI, WHtR and prevalence of hypertension using (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: The study revealed that the prevalence of hypertension is higher in male than female, also obesity and people who have a very high risk of WHtR has a higher magnitude of hypertension. More so, an increase in body size variable had a relative increase in blood pressure variable.

Keywords: Dietary Pattern; Lifestyle; Anthropometric Indices; Hypertension; Farm Practical

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Citation

Citation: Oyinbolaji A Ajetunmobi., et al. “Dietary Pattern, Lifestyle, Anthropometric Indices and Prevalence of Hypertension among Undergraduate Students in Farm Practical Year of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria".Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 6.12 (2022): 33-39.

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