NCT06601959

Energy Needs and Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls

Study Protocol for Measuring Energy Needs and Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls in Abia State, Nigeria: The Nutrition and Adolescence in Rural Nigeria (NARN'ia) Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 60 (actual)
• Sponsor: Duke University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 10 Years – 19 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the energy needs and nutritional status of adolescent girls in Abia State, Nigeria

Detailed description

Adolescents in low and middle-income countries encounter numerous nutritional challenges, including undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, poor dietary habits, and food insecurity. These issues significantly impact their growth, development, and long-term health. Despite their increased vulnerability, this demographic is often overlooked in nutritional program planning and implementation. This neglect is due to a lack of accurate data, inadequate delivery platforms for interventions, and underdeveloped policies and programs. The Nutrition and Adolescence in Rural Nigeria (NARN'ia) study aims to address this gap through a comprehensive assessment of energy requirements in adolescent girls (N=50; ages 10 - 19 years) in Nigeria. NARN'ia will integrate dietary assessments using the 24-hour recall method (INDDEX24 app); physical activity levels using accelerometry; anthropometric evaluations of body composition, and the doubly labeled water method for assessing both body composition and total daily energy expenditure. This study will provide evidence-based data essential for formulating appropriate nutritional guidelines for adolescent girls in Nigeria. Furthermore, this research initiative will establish a foundational framework for future studies on energy requirements in Nigeria and other low and middle-income countries.

Conditions

• Nutrition
• Energy Requirement

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-06-27
• Primary completion: 2025-12-15
• Completion: 2025-12-15
• First posted: 2024-09-19
• Last updated: 2026-01-30

Locations

2 sites across 2 countries: United States, Nigeria