Protein Intake Adequacy and Nutritional Status among Early Adolescents in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Descriptive Survey
Background: Adolescence is a vital period of growth and development that requires adequate nutrition to support both physical and mental maturation. Inadequate protein intake and poor nutritional status remain public health concerns in developing countries. Aim: This study examined whether early adolescents in the Ife...