A nutrition degree isn’t a hard one to get in Nigeria, several tertiary institutions offer this course. I’ll be mentioning a few of them, but before I do that, let’s talk about what this course is all about.

Nutrition and dietetics is a subset of Medicine, it’s a science that concentrates on food, its effects on our health, and wellness. In some universities, it isn’t a department under the faculty of medicine, it could be agriculture.

Also, some universities do not have accreditation for this course, I’ll be mentioning only schools that this course is accredited.

Universities/Polytechnics you can get a  Nutrition Degree in Nigeria.

1: Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) – Faculty of Agriculture

2. University of Uyo (UNIUYO) – Faculty of Agriculture.

3. Bayero University, Kano (BUK) – Faculty of Basic Medical Science

4. University of Ibadan (UI) – College of Medicine

5. University of Calabar (UNICAL) – Faculty of Basic Medical Science, College of Medical Sciences.

6.  Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) – College of Medicine and Health Sciences.

7. Babcock University Illishan Remo Ogun State – School of Basic Medical Sciences.

8. Bowen University – College of Health Sciences.

9. Lead City University – Faculty of Basic Medical and Applied Sciences

10. PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt – Faculty of Basic Medical Science at PAMO

11. Bells University of Technology, Ota Ogun State – College of Natural and Applied Sciences

12. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU) – Faculty of Life Sciences

13. Imo State University Owerri (IMSU) – Faculty of Health Science

14. Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri

15. Yaba College Of Tech, Yaba, Lagos State.

16. Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna

17. Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State.

18. Fed. Polytechnic, Bauchi

19. Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Owerri

20. Fed. Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State

21. Fed. Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.

22. Moshood Abiola Poly, Abeokuta Road, Ogun State

NB: You can do further research on the subject you should have before processing your admission into these institutions. This is the list of institutions that you can study Nutrition and Dietetics. You can choose which interest you. Goodluck.

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Have you ever finished eating a meal but still crave for junk like snacks or sweets? You’re not alone. Many people often face food cravings, even on a daily basis.

Believe it or not, food manufacturers often create foods for the purpose of triggering this cycle of addiction in consumers. They aim for the “happy point” in a product. This is the moment when the eater feels the ultimate pleasure, with savory, sweet and fatty flavors neither too much nor too little. These combinations are particularly difficult to resist, and your brain reacts similarly to cocaine and other addictive substances.

Did you know that your weight loss journey was broken because you can’t stop junk food? You’re not alone. One of the biggest traps for a healthy diet and weight loss is continuous consumption of unhealthy foods. Understanding how to stop eating junk food is one of the best ways to do it. Not only does it save you weight loss efforts, it is also recommended for your overall health.

What are junks food?

They are high in calories and low in nutrients. usually high in fat, sugar and salt. Depending on the way other foods are prepared, other foods are considered junk food, but other foods are not junk food. For example, some people think that pizza is junk food because of the high fat and calorie content of pizza. However, others believe that pizza can be a good source of grains, dairy products, vegetables, and meat

How do you stop eating junk foods?

1: Plan meal ahead

There is nothing better than planning meals and snacks in advance. Reduced chances of eating the rest of the pizza, ordering french fries, or eating sweets that others bring to the office.

2: Break the habit

Don’t try to ignore your cravings, be curious and try to recognize how you feel when craving or eating a particular food. Understanding what happens when you eat junk food makes you less interested in the habit. We turn to food in times of stress which causes our brains to produce more of the feel-good neurotransmitter, dopamine.

3: When you have a craving for junk food, chew sugar-free peppermint gum. You can get rid of cravings by chewing peppermint gum.

4: Stop buying junk food. When you are trying to avoid junk food, avoiding being close to it. If you have a lot of junk food on hand, you are more likely to consume it. Stop buying junk food and keep it away from your house, car, and office.

5: Drink a lot of water. Water can help you feel full and help balance your blood sugar. Staying hydrated with water will also make you less likely to buy a can of soda or some other unhealthy sugary drink.

Eating good meal and well balanced diet will not only make you healthy but also make your brain perform better, remember you’re what you want

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