Consumption of fruits among students: A case of a public university in Ghana

摘要: Despite the enormous health and nutritional benefits that could be derived from consumption of fruits, studies have shown most adolescents adults do not consume fruits as per recommended daily intake. This study aimed at identifying factors hamper among university students. Four hundred fifty-six (n = 456) out a total population nine thousand (N 9000) undergraduate students were considered for study. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to solicit answers questions on: fruit intake preferences, perception on consumption, availability, students’ Descriptive statistical techniques (frequency counts, percentage, mean standard deviations) well inferential tools (one-sample T-test, Pearson product-moment correlation, Chi-square one variable test, Binomial test) in data analysis, significance determined 5% level (P≤0.05). Major findings that, (65%) significantly eat serving day (P 0.05) influence by respondents (x<2.50, P<0.05). Price scores (x 3.21) satiety 3.32) significant variables found hinder (P<0.05). Strategies increase should give more attention price variables.