Optimising A Nutritious, Affordable, and Culturally Acceptable Diet for Ghanaian Adolescents using Linear Program.
Nutrition is key for adolescents because it directly impacts their health and long-term well-being. As this demographic undergoes rapid growth and development, the significance of proper nutrition is paramount. However, ensuring adequate adolescent nutrition is complex due to economic constraints in...
| Published in: | Current Research in Nutrition & Food Science Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 937 - 952 |
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Current Research in Nutrition & Food Science
Aug2025
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