Perception of secondary school adolescent girls on their own diet and health status in urban Benin

From childhood to adulthood, adolescence phase transition, implies many lifestyle changes. This study aims investigate the perception of adolescent girls their own diet and health status. A cross-sectional study, using a structured face-to-face administered questionnaire, were carried out in 395 15 - 19 years old secondary schools Cotonou, Benin. Chi 2 Wilcoxon Mann Whitney tests performed appreciate variables associations. Logistic regression was executed appraise effect self-perception on dietary practices. The average age participants 16.7 ± 1.26 years. prevalence self-reported anaemia, quality overweight/obesity 18.23%; 57.72% 9.87% respectively. Considering school character, more adolescents private perceived themselves as being “overweight/obese” (22.8%) compared peers from public (0.4%). Self-perceived anaemia related dark green leafy vegetable vitamin C-rich fruits consumption while self-perceived decrease meat products. Adolescents who healthy reached Minimum Dietary Diversity. findings this highlight importance eating habits should be considered interventions improving quality.