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Malnutrition has been the gravest single threat to the world’s public health and is an unbearable burden not only on the health systems, but the entire socio-cultural and economic status...
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Poor or unbalanced diets, alongside meal skipping are risk factors for several chronic diseases. This study was carried out to assess nutritional and health status of the older...
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This study was designed to determine the level of knowledge and attitude towards consumption of fruits and vegetables among Imo state University students in Imo State. This...
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Achieving food security and reducing malnutrition is still a major problem for farmers in most part of Nigeria despite the fact that they arc the main producers of food. This study...
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This study was carried out to assess dietary diversification of school lunch box of pre-school children (2-5years) and their anthropometric status in Umuahia North, Abia State....
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Obesity and hypertension frequently occurs among youths and there is growing evidence that preventing and/ or delaying the onset of obesity and hypertension is a viable option. This...
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Cookies are consumed on a large scale in developing countries such as Nigeria where noncommunicable diseases, macro and micro nutrient malnutrition are prevalent. In this experimental...
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Infant complementary food consisting mainly of un-supplemented cereal pap made from maize, sorghum or millet is grossly inadequate in protein, vitamin and minerals. Hence, there is...
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This study was aimed at investigating the chemical composition and sensory evaluation of moi-moi made Ironi soybean (Glycine max) and maize (Zea mays) blends. The moimoi was...
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Palm oil is one of the most consumed edible oils within the tropics. In Nigeria, it forms the basic food ingredient of every household. It is a product of oil palm tree (Elaeis...
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A cross-sectional study was conducted among 399 adults in Ezinihitte-Mbaise, Imo State aged 19 years and above and was selected using multistage sampling techniques. The study...
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Despite its many advantages, the benefits of breast milk have been widely unknown to mothers or that they have decided not to accept it. In many of the world's developing countries,...
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The aim ofthe study was to assess dietary diversity score and nutritional status ofmarket women in Aba-North Local Government Area Abia State. A sample of 242 women was selected...
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This study sought to find out the influence offamily support and work environment on the attitude and breastfeeding practices of mothers working in Umuahia Abia State. A...
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Lactation Period is a major source of concern in developing countries because of its positive impact on the health and nutrition of the mothers. Adequate nutrition for the mothers is...
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The study was designed to assess the determinant of prospective infant feeding choice among intending couples in Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia State. A total of 115 intending...
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This study was designed to determine the level of knowledge and attitude towards consumption of fruits and vegetables among undergraduates in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra state....
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Food security i£an important dimension of well-being which tends to affect health and nutritional status of populations. This cross sectional study was carried out to assess the food...
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There is limited information on the food habits, other lifestyles and nutritional status among young adults in Abia state. This study assessed the food habits, other lifestyles and...
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The market place as an occupational environment can predispose individuals to obesity, mainly due to the sedentary nature and enhanced access to food. The crossscclional study w as...
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This study was aimed at investigating the chemical composition and sensory evaluation of moimoi made from Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) (Ipomoea batatas), soybean (Glycine...
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This study identified household food insecurity and coping strategies among rural dwellers in ensuring food security in Isu Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Food insecurity is...
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Tomatoes have been the major ingredient in making stew for over 50 years now in Nigeria because of its flavor and general acceptability. Therefore, a research effort has been expanded...
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Childhood malnutrition is the single biggest contributor to under-five mortality, due to greater susceptibility to infections and slow recovery from illness caused by nutritional...
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This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers in Ihitte/Uboma local Government Area of Imo State Nigeria.A total of 249...