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Optimal breastfeeding as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) includes immediate initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding for six months and continued...
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This study assessed knowledge and attitudes of health workers towards infant and young child feeding practices in Uinuahia North, Local government Area ofAbia State. A cross sectional...
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-What is nutrition? Nutrition is a science that studies the relationship of food and the functioning of the human body. Nutrition can be said to be the study of food and how it affects the...
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In Nigeria, malnutrition remains a major public health problem among infants. This is because the predominant population of rural communities who are low income earners cannot afford the...
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The nutrient composition, minerals and anti-nutrient properties of fresh, steamed and baked tofu coagulated with grape juice was studied. The proximate composition, mineral content,...
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The study aimed to determine dietary patterns, physical activity, and anthropometric status of adolescents (10-19 years) attending day secondary school in Umuahia North. The study made...
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A descriptive cross-sectional research design was carried out to determine the dietary pattern, anthropometric indices and physical activity of the elderly. The sample size of 224...
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A cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the lifestyle pattern and anthropometric status oftraders living in Umuahia metropolis, Abia state. Utilizing a multi-stage sampling...
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This is study evaluated the nutrient composition and sensory evaluation ofcomplementary food produced from maize, soy bean and orange flesh sweet potatoes The maize, soybean and orange...
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This cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge, attitude, perception and consumption pattern of non-nutritive sweeteners among undergraduates in Abia State University, Extension, using...
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This study aimed at evaluating the nutrient composition and sensory properties of beverage produced from soybean (Glycine max) supplemented with cocoa seed flour (Theobroma cacao)....
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Wheat flour is one of the most widely used flours in baking due to its unique gluten-forming properties, which provides structure and texture to baked products. However, it has...
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Complementary feeding involves the introduction of other forms offoods and or liquids from six months of age when breast milk only can no longer meet the dietary requirements of infants....
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Micronutrient deficiencies represent h significant global public health issue and increasing fruit intake through smoothies can help address this ongoing challenge. The study assessed the...
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The aim ofthis study was to analyze the effect of scrapping and keeping time on the microbial load of carrot. Experimental study design was used for this study. A 5g of carrots (Old Royal...
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Food choices and dietary practices among women of reproductive age (WRA) are critical factors influencing their nutritional status and health outcomes. This Study explores the food...
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Biscuits aie baked flour confectionery dried down to low moisture content. Biscuits possess a unique texture, taste, long shelf life; and are relatively cheap. They are small, flat, sweet,...
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In recent decades, global food systems have undergone marked changes due to advances in food processing and technology that have resulted in greater availability, affordability, and...
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As people get older, more and more health complications that comes with old age as a result of lifelong lifestyle has resulted in poor feeding patterns which in turn leads to poor...
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The study assessed the dietary habit and anthropometric status of artisan adolescent male in Umuahaia North local government, Abia state, Nigeria. It specifically determined the...
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Chemical composition and sensory properties of complementary food made from flour blends of maize {Zea mays), orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP), {Ipomoea batatas) and black beans...
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This study was carried out in order to access the use of breast milk substitute among lactating mothers in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State. The specific objectives are to assess...
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Inappropriate use of breast milk substitutes (BMS) for infants less than 6 months of age represents a threat to the preservation of the high breastfeeding rate in Nigeria and will...
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Breast feeding is the feeding of an infant or young child with breast milk directly from the female human breast rather than a baby bottle or container. Infant and young child...
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Climate change could potentially interrupt progresstoward a world without hunger. Climate change leads to food insecurity and food insecurity leads to hunger, malnutrition, poverty, death...