July 30, 2025Open Access

Exploring Limiting Nutrients in the Diets of Urban-Dwelling Women, Children and Adolescents in Two Cities of Ghana

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Main finding reveals that calcium, folic acid, and riboflavin are limiting micronutrients in urban diets.
Analysis included 581 participants across two cities, with a focus on age and sex-specific nutrient needs.
Inadequacies in nutrients were notably higher in Asesewa compared to Takoradi, highlighting regional disparities.
Strategies are essential to improve dietary quality and address nutrient insufficiency in vulnerable groups in Ghana.

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Survey reveals limiting nutrients in urban diets of women, children, and adolescents, indicating a need for targeted strategies.

Dake et al. (2025) studied this question.

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