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Human organism begins with the fertilization of the egg by sperm to form the zygote, which implants in the endometrium of the uterus to become the foetus. This tiny zygote develops over a...
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This study aimed to assess the prevalence of obesity and hypertension among the elderly in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia state. Samples of 277 adults (65-95 years and above)...
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Mothers are the foremost providers of primary care for children that their understanding of basic nutrition and health measures strongly influence the care they provide for...
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Under nutrition continues to be a primary cause ofmorbidity and mortality among children in developing countries. School age children are among the most commonly affected groups by...
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Malnutrition is a condition that results in taking diet in which certain nutrients are lacking or are in excess and Nigeria is one of the developing countries experiencing malnutrition...
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Malnutrition is a significant global public health burden with greater concern among children under five years. The possibility of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) which...
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The dietary practices habits and food security status of undergraduates males may contribute to their anthropometric status. This study was designed to assess the dietary practices, food...
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The study assessed appropriate complementary feeding practices and anthropometric status of children aged 6-23 months in Umuahia South LGA of Abia state. A community based cross-sectional...
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Adequate complementary feeding practices and achieving age-appropriate gross motor milestones are crucial for the optimal growth and development of infants and young children....
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This study assessed the effect of scrapping and keeping time on the minerals and proximate composition of carrots. The raw-materials (carrot) was bought from Orie-Ugba market, Umuahia North...
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa') is a rhizomatous herbaceous plant ofthe ginger family widely used as a food additive and also in various medicinal purposes. There is need to investigate turmeric...
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Eating behaviours have been associated with underweight and poor growth as well as with overweight especially among preschool children of 2-4 years. The study' assessed childhood...
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This research is aimed at determining knowledge, attitude, perception, and practice offood safety and hygiene among nursing mothers attending post-natal care in Umuahia North. During...
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This study was designed to access the dietary habits, food security status and anthropometric status of male undergraduates attending Michael Okpara University of Agriculture. This study...
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This study assessed the effect of Monday lockdown on the nutritional status and dietary pattern of households living in Aba in Abia State. The study was a descriptive crosssectional study....
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Dennettia tripetala (Pepper Fruit) belongs to the Annonaceae family and is abundant in Nigeria. Its fruit in folklore medicine is used for treatment of different diseases. This study aimed...
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This study assessed food insecurity, physical activity and anthropometric status among undergraduate students in Abia State University. The study was a descriptive crosssectional study and...
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The study examined nutrition knowledge, dietary habits and prevalence of hypertension among undergraduate students in Abia State University Uturu. Four hundred and thirty-one (431)...
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The effects of varying fermentation periods on the nutritional contents and sensory properties of African oil bean seeds obtained from two different locations, Imo and Aia States were...
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There is a growing body ofresearch on understanding adult food choices globally in both urban and rural areas. Despite this, there is a lack of understanding about the drivers offood...
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Lipids are considered one of the most elemental nutrients for humans. Lipid metabolism generates many bioactive lipid molecules, which are fundamental mediators of multiple signaling...
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Background: Optimized nutrition helps to sustain work output and concentration over extended periods of high physical and mental stress. The aim of this study was to assess the food...
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The study examined the dietary practice, food security and anthropometric status of non-academic senior staff in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Three hundred and...
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The study explored the accessibility of culturally relevant foods in households in rural areas of Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State. Four hundred and ten (410)...
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The study assessed knowledge and practice among childbearing age women on periconceptional folic acid supplementation (PFAS) and its health implications. The study adopted survey...