University Management: Resource Managerial Approach To Nutritional Intake Of Undergraduates Of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akunga a Akoko, Nigeria.

Abstract

The study investigated the University resource managerial approach to nutritional intake of undergraduates of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, Nigeria Descriptive Survey research design was used for the study. The population comprised of all undergraduate students of the University from which 200 respondents were randomly selected as sample self constructed and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The reliability index of the instrument was 0.07. The instrument was personally administered by the researchers with help of trained assistants. The retrieved questionnaire forms were coded and analyzed with simple percentage statistic. The findings revealed that seminars and workshops which would create awareness on appropriate nutritional intake for Adekunle Ajasin University students were not organized for them, they also lack food items appropriate for optimum growth. The finding also revealed that majority of the students bought their meals outside even though they lack money. They also lack adequate medical attention on nutritional health problems. Consequent upon their findings, it was recommended, among other, that seminars and workshop on adequate nutrition be organized for the students and that conducive and hygienic eating places be provided for them.