What do teen girls in rural nigeria really eat and burn?
NCT ID NCT06601959
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study looked at the energy needs and nutritional health of 60 adolescent girls in rural Abia State, Nigeria. Researchers measured their physical activity with wrist-worn devices, tracked what they ate using a special app, and checked body measurements like height, weight, and skinfold thickness. The goal was to better understand the girls' energy balance and diet to inform future nutrition programs.
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Locations
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Duke University Evolutionary Anthropology
Durham, North Carolina, 27708, United States
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Michael Okpara Universty of Agriculture
Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
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