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Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. Utilizing the Health Belief Model
tailored guidance on the safe and effective use of nutritional supplements among
CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 Summary
The modern diet, high in calories and fat but low in proteins, vitamins, and
minerals, has led to chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. Nutritional
dietary intake, increased physical activity, and growing awareness of the benefits
of supplement use. These supplements are used for various reasons, including
maintaining health status, recovering from disease states, body weight reduction,
fertility, combating the common cold, enhancing brain function, and promoting
fluctuations, maintain life stages, improve bone health, manage weight, reduce
stress, and enhance health conditions. However, there are negative factors
the body's natural balance. This study aims to investigate the sociodemographic
guidance on the use of nutritional supplements and ensure their safety and
efficacy.
This study explores the use of nutritional supplements among women in Port
Harcourt City Local Government, Nigeria. The most common supplements are
multivitamins, calcium, and iron, with women using these supplements reporting
factors such as education and socioeconomic status also play a role in supplement
adoption.
knowledge to formulate tailored recommendations for the safe and effective use
women in Port Harcourt City to increase awareness about the benefits and risks
5.2 Conclusion
Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. The research, guided by the Health Belief Model,
ensuring the safe and effective use of nutritional supplements among women in
5.3 Recommendations
women in Port Harcourt City to increase awareness about the benefits and risks
potential overdosing.
contribute to the overall health and well-being of women in Port Harcourt City.
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