Ramadan fasting alters food patterns, dietary diversity and body weight among Ghanaian adolescents

Abstract Background Ramadan is a monthlong fast for healthy adolescents and adult Muslims. The quality of foods eaten and eating patterns in Ramadan may be different from other months of the year. Food intake of adolescents is a concern as energy and nutrient requirements are higher and needed to su...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Zakari Ali, Abdul-Razak Abizari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12937-018-0386-2