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Sustainable School Garden Projects and Nutritional Status Among Nigerian Adolescents: An Educational Perspective

Chinedu Okafor, Uchenna Alex Anyaegbunam

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

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This mixed-methods study assessed the impact of school garden projects on the nutritional status of adolescents in Nigeria. Surveys, interviews, and observational studies were used to evaluate changes in dietary habits and health indicators among participants. The study found a significant 30% increase in daily vegetable intake among participating students compared to baseline data, indicating improved nutritional practices.