Research Article

The Effect of a Turkey Berry (Solanum torvum)-Fortified Biscuit on the Hemoglobin Level and Cognitive Performance of Adolescent Females in the Ahafo Region of Ghana: A Pilot Study

Table 3

Consumption of the nine aggregated food groups by the participants.

Food groupIntervention ()
Frequency (%)
Control ()
Frequency (%)
value

Starchy staples83 (100)68 (100)
Meat/fish55 (66.3)52 (76.5)0.188
Egg12 (14.5)6 (8.8)0.057
Milk and milk products8 (9.6)9 (13.2)0.953
Legumes, nuts, and seeds58 (69.9)29 (42.6)<0.0001
Organ meat0 (0)0 (0)
Dark green leafy vegetable10 (12.0)33 (48.5)<0.0001
Other vitamin A-rich fruits1 (1.2)0 (0)0.204
Other fruits and vegetables77 (92.8)56 (82.4)0.134

value is significant at .