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The research was carried out to find out the effect of processing on the nutrient composition of moringa leaves and evaluate the sensory properties of the produced from the different...
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This study assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice of market women in Ubani, Urugba and Ahieke market in Umuahia North Local government of Abia State. The cross-sectional survey was...
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Infant nutrition is an integral part of infant health. Infant feeding practices are feeding options and activities undertaken by mothers/caregivers to meet the infant’s nutritional needs....
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This study examined the content analysis of COVID – 19 related nutrition and health information in a print media. This study aimed to analyze the reporting/transmission of COVID – 19...
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The Health Belief Model is a theoretical model that can be used to guide health promotion and disease prevention programs. It is used to explain and predict individual changes in...
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Folic acid (FA) given before and during pregnancy reduces the risk of several birth defects, including neurologic, cardiac, urinary and other congenital anomalies in the new-born This study...
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Inadequate child feeding practices among children aged 6-24months is a major cause of malnutrition in developing countries. The health outcomes of a child are directly proportional to...
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The development and evaluation of breakfast cereals from blends of African yam bean, maize and date pulp flours were studied. African yam bean and date pulp flours were used to fortify...
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Poor feeding practices during the first two years of life have both immediate and long-term consequences. It is estimated that improper feeding of infant leads to about one-third of the...
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Fermentation is a food processing method that can be used to diversity the foods uses of some underexploited plant food. This study evaluated the effect of different fermentation period on...
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The present study assessed the household food security and anthropometric status of women in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. The study employed a cross sectional study design....
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Adequate nutritional status is an integral part of adults’ wellbeing and results from the balance between food intake and organic nutrition needs at each stage of life. This study...
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Biscuits are one of the popular cereal foods, consumed in Nigeria. They are usually made from wheat flour together with fat and sugar. This study examined the chemical composition and...
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Poor dietary pattern is amongst the major causes of morbidity and mortality among adolescents especially in the developing countries like Nigeria. This study examines the the dietary...
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This study was design to assesses snacks and beverage consumption pattern of school aged children in Umuahia North Local Government area of Abia State. Data for this report was obtained...
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The study determined the dietary pattern and anthropometric measurement of undergraduate students in Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State. The specific objectives were to...
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Childhood malnutrition continues to be a public health problem of school-aged children in resource limited countries. Nutritional status which is an important index for measuring quality of...
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Pregnancy is the most crucial nutritionally demanding period of every woman’s life. Micronutrients are essential in sufficient amounts for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth. ...
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Jam is a product made from whole fruit cut into pieces or crushed which varies in their nutritional and sensory properties due to different process technology and types of fruit used. Jam...
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The nutrient and sensory evaluation of scones made from composite flour of roasted fluted pumpkin seed hungry rice was evaluated. Experimental design was used for this study. Scones were...
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The study have evaluated the Knowledge, Attitude and Consumption of Antioxidant rich foods among MOUAU undergraduates. Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage...
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Traditional foods either home-made foods or out-of-home foods purchased from local food outlets, still contribute to people’s usual diet. This study seeks to determine the variation...
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Malnutrition is widespread in Nigeria and has persisted at alarmingly high rate. Nutrition problems are at times due to lack of education and knowledge about healthy nutrition behaviours...
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Although there have been studies on prevalence of obesity and diabetes among the elderly in Nigeria, there is a paucity of information on the health belief determinants of obesity and...
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are by far the leading cause of death in Nigeria and other parts of the world. This study assessed the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases among...