August 15, 2025NutrientsOpen Access

Energy and Nutrient Intakes of Public Health Concern by Rural and Urban Ghanaian Mothers Assessed by Weighed Food Compared to Recommended Intakes

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Rural mothers had higher energy and nutrient intakes compared to urban mothers, highlighting dietary disparities.
Mean energy intake was 2026 kcal for rural mothers and 1669 kcal for urban mothers, indicating lower consumption in urban settings.
The study utilized weighed food records, analyzing data from 54 mothers and comparing it against recommended nutrient intakes.
Findings suggest urgent tailored interventions to address micronutrient deficiencies, especially folate, evident in nearly half of the mothers.

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Cross-sectional assessment of energy and nutrient intake shows rural mothers exceed RNIs, indicating potential deficiencies in urban settings.

Osei et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional assessment of energy and nutrient intake shows rural mothers exceed RNIs, indicating potential deficiencies in urban settings.