SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS

This study was designed to survey the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Oredo Local Government in Benin city, Edo state. A descriptive survey research design was used to obtain data. The instrument used to elicit information was the structured questionnaire. Two hundred questionnaires were administered and all were retrieved. The purposes of the study were:
- To determine if parental socio-economic status influences the prevalence of overweight and obesity.
- To determine if gender (sex) influences the prevalence ofoverweight and obesity. - To determine if physical activities influences the prevalence
of overweight and obesity. - To determine if eating behavior of adolescents influences the prevalence of overweight and obesity. Analysis and interpretation of data revealed that parental socio-economic status influences the prevalence of overweight and obesity. It revealed that the male genders were more
overweight or obese. It also revealed that physical inactivity and high consumption of energy dense food contributes significantly to the prevalence of overweight and obesity. The researcher therefore recommends that Nutrition education should be included as a relevant topic in the secondary school curriculum. There is a difference in term of gender with the male having higher prevalence, a multi-disciplinary approach including low fat diet, behavior modification and exercise is recommended.

This study investigates the causes of poor performance in English Language among senior secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. English Language plays a vital role in Nigeria’s educational system as it serves as the official language of instruction and communication in schools. Despite its importance, many students continue to record poor academic performance in the subject, particularly in external examinations conducted by bodies such as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO). This situation has raised serious concern among educators, parents, and policymakers. The study adopts a descriptive survey research design. Data were collected through questionnaires administered to selected senior secondary school students and teachers in Egor Local Government Area. The findings reveal that several factors contribute to students’ poor performance in English Language, including inadequate teaching methods, lack of qualified English teachers, poor reading culture among students, limited access to learning materials, overcrowded classrooms, and insufficient parental support. The study concludes that the problem of poor performance in English Language among senior secondary students is influenced by both school-related and socio-environmental factors. It therefore recommends improved teaching strategies, provision of adequate instructional materials, recruitment of qualified teachers, encouragement of reading culture among students, and greater involvement of parents in students’ academic development to enhance performance in English Language.