Table 2 Adolescents intakes presented by food groups and dietary diversity
Food type | Consumed N = 598 (n) | Percentage that Consumed (%) |
|---|---|---|
Grain, white roots and tuber, & plantains | 596 | 99.7 |
Pulses, nuts and seeds | 396 | 66.2 |
Diary | 197 | 32.9 |
Meat, poultry and fish | 198 | 33.1 |
Eggs | 67 | 11.2 |
Dark green leafy vegetable | 253 | 42.3 |
Vitamin A-rich fruits and vegetables | 200 | 33.4 |
Other vegetables | 322 | 53.8 |
Other fruit | 49 | 8.2 |
Oils and fats | 520 | 87.0 |
Sweets | 461 | 77.1 |
Spices and beverages | 503 | 84.1 |
Low dietary diversity (LDD) (< 4 food groups) | 271 | 45.3 |