ASSESSING FISH CONSUMPTION PATTERNS AMONG KOGI STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN ANYIGBA, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY

Аннотация

Fish is a significant source of protein and other essential nutrients that are vital for human health. This study aims to assess fish consumption patterns among Kogi State University students in Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria, and the implications of the findings for food and nutrition security. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design, and data were collected from 400 randomly selected students using a structured questionnaire. The results of the study revealed that a high proportion of the students (89.8%) consumed fish, and the most commonly consumed fish species were catfish and tilapia. The study also found that fish consumption was significantly associated with age, gender, and socioeconomic status. Furthermore, the study identified some barriers to fish consumption among the students, such as high cost, availability, and taste preferences. The study concludes that increasing fish consumption among university students in Kogi State can contribute to improving food and nutrition security. It recommends the need for targeted interventions to increase awareness of the health benefits of fish consumption and to address the identified barriers to fish consumption among university students. KEYWORDS Fish consumption, patterns, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria, food security, nutrition security. Volume 03 Issue 06-2023 8 American Journal Of Agriculture And Horticulture Innovations (ISSN – 2771-2559) VOLUME 03 ISSUE 06 Pages: 08-11 SJIF IMPACT FACTOR (2021: 5. 705) (2022: 5. 705) (2023: 7. 471) OCLC – 1290679216 Publisher: Oscar Publishing Services Servi