Abstract
This study assessed the nutritional status and cognitive performance of preschool children
aged 3-5 years in urban and rural areas of Nsukka in Enugu State, Nigeria. A total of 400
pre-school children aged 3-5 years were involved. Four schools in Nsukka Local
Government Area of Enugu State were selected by multistage sampling technique. Two
schools each were randomly selected from the list of schools in the Nsukka rural and urban
areas. The study collected data on child related factors, mother’s socioeconomic status,
household size, environmental conditions, child health and nutritional status, using
structured questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements of height, weight and arm
circumference were taken using standardized procedures. Ziler’s “Draw a person test” was
used to assess the cognitive performance of the children. Data were analysed using the
Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 13 computer software. Analytical
tools used included descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, means and standard
deviation). Chi-square analysis was used to appraise the validity and reliability of the
dependent variables. Anthropometric values were compared with World Health
Organisation child growth reference standards. About 20.5% of the children in the study
area were stunted, 16.5% were underweight, and 12.0% were wasted. The prevalence of
stunting, underweight, and wasting were higher among rural children than their urban
counterparts. Rural male children were significantly (P
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