• Dr Peter Onochie Elom
• Dr Bernard Ituma Ituma
• Dr Lenz Nwachinemere Okoro
• Dr Maureen Ihuoma Olughu
• Dr Emmanuel Chima Onyekachi

Background: Antioxidants are substances that help neutralize free radicals in the body. The free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage cells and contribute to aging and a wide range of diseases. Factors such as fast-food consumption, alcohol abuse, exposure to environmental pollutants, and chronic high-tech-related stress have all contributed to a rise in various health conditions. Antioxidants play a crucial role in protecting the body from these harmful influences by reducing oxidative stress and supporting overall well-being. We aimed in this study to evaluate knowledge attitude and pattern of antioxidants rich foods consumption among clinical students in Ebonyi state. Methodology: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study that was conducted among clinical students of Ebonyi state University in Abakaliki southeast Nigeria. Three hundred and five respondents were recruited using a stratified random sampling. Data was collected using a semi-structured self-administered paper-based questionnaire. Data analysis was done using the Statistical Package for Service Solutions (SPSS) software, version 25. Levels of statistical significance was set at p <0.05. Results: Majority of the respondents (73.4%) have good knowledge of antioxidants and largely strongly agreed that they believed that antioxidant-rich foods are important for maintaining good health (79.7%); 99.7% of the respondents have positive attitude towards Anti-oxidants and Anti-oxidants rich foods. A high proportion of female clinical medical students (82.4%) had good knowledge of anti-oxidants and anti-oxidants rich foods when compared to male clinical medical students (65.6%). The difference in proportion was found to be significant (χ2= 10.916; p=0.001) Conclusion: This study findings revealed varying levels of awareness and knowledge about antioxidants, with notable gaps in both understanding and actual dietary practices. Overall, the results highlighted the need for targeted nutrition education, integrated into medical training, to promote healthier eating habits and encourage the preventive use of antioxidants in daily life.

Knowledge, attitude, consumption, antioxidant, clinical students.

"ASSESSMENT OF THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND CONSUMPTION PATTERN OF ANTIOXIDANT RICH FOODS AMONG CLINICAL STUDENTS OF EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY,ABAKALIKI, NIGERIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no.f257-f271, September-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509536.pdf

"ASSESSMENT OF THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND CONSUMPTION PATTERN OF ANTIOXIDANT RICH FOODS AMONG CLINICAL STUDENTS OF EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY,ABAKALIKI, NIGERIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no. ppf257-f271, September-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509536.pdf