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Assess the effectiveness of nutrition interventions in preventing childhood obesity in Lagos schools.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Efficacy Assessment of School-Based Nutrition Interventions in Childhood Obesity Prevention within Lagos City Schools, 2011

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Mixed-methods evaluation of nutrition interventions shows increased knowledge but no significant BMI reduction in schools.

Assess the effectiveness of nutrition interventions in preventing childhood obesity in Lagos schools.
Mixed-methods approach
Surveys of students, teachers, and parents
Collection of body mass index (BMI) data from students
Over 80% of students reported improved knowledge of healthy eating
BMI did not show significant reductions
Nutrition education increased awareness but not weight metrics

Ezeọmagbanwa et al. (2011) studied this question.

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