ASSESSMENT OF BODY MASS INDEX (BM) AND GLUCOSE LEVEL IN HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN UTURU COMMUNITY

The World Health Organization (WHO, 2019) defines food as any substance meant for human consumption, whether processed, semi-processed, or raw. meals vending is the practice of selling meals on city streets as well as at makeshift stalls in public areas and schools. These service providers are known as food vendors, and they are mostly young and active women. The study examined the sanitary conditions of eateries serving residence in Okigwe. The research centered on eateries at Okigwe Local Government Imo, State. The investigation is an observational research. An observational checklist was used to collect data from respondents for this investigation. For this study, the checklist was the primary source of primary data. The results showed that the majority of respondents, 54 (75%) were females, the majority of respondents, 36 (50%) were between the ages of 41 and above, the majority of respondents, 51 (70.8%) were Igbo, respondents with secondary education were the most numerous, 38 (52.8%), Christians were the most numerous, 68 (94.4%), and the majority of respondents were married, 61 (84.7%). Furthermore, the findings indicate that a majority of respondents believe that perishable foods are stored at appropriate temperatures (84.7%) and that food preparation for safety is thorough (73.6%). Additionally, many respondents have confidence in kitchen surfaces and equipment being regularly cleaned and sanitized (70.8%) and in employees following proper handwashing and glove usage (79.2%).A significant number of respondents also believe that food items on display are adequately safeguarded from contamination (94.4%). However, there are concerns about the consistency of cleanliness and sanitation of utensils and serving tools (40.3%). Most respondents feel there is a system in place to prevent food from being left out for extended periods (88.9%), but some express uncertainty or believe such a system is lacking (11.1%). Lastly, a majority of respondents believe that trash bins are adequately managed (81.9%).The food storage method used by Okigwe Eaterieswas high, since the majority of respondents (100%) stored their delivery appropriately and immediately. Finally, the results suggest that the hygienic conditions and food handling practices are outstanding. Education, training, inspections, and monitoring should be utilized to examine and educate vendors on the diseases that can be obtained from filthy foods.