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The study was designed to evaluate the chemical and sensory properties of a vegetable milk produced from bambara ground nut. The study of was carried out using standard...
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The study aimed to assess breakfast habit and its relationship with nutritional status of 376 randomly selected adolescents, aged 10-19 years in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra...
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The study was designed to assess the determinants of exclusive and non-exclusive breastfeeding practices among nursing mothers in Ekwusigo L.G.A of Anambra. A total of 239 respondents were...
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The study was designed to determine the food consumption pattern and other lifestyles of adolescents in some selected day secondary schools in Aba south L.G.A Abia state. A total of 308...
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Iodine is a trace element required in minute quantities for proper growth and development of human brain and body. Iodine deficiency is now recognized by World Health Organization as the...
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This study assessed the nutritional vulnerability status of hospitalized older persons in Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia and Abia State University Teaching Hospital Aba, both in Abia...
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This study was conducted to assess childhood obesity and its association with type of school (private vs. public), parental education, lifestyle factors and eating habit among school-aged...
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This study was carried out to determine the chemical composition and consumption pattern of indigenous snacks consumed in Bida, Niger State; as well as determine the frequency of...
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Overweight and obesity are public health problems all over the world because of their devastating health, economic and social consequences. In recent years, developing countries like...
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Anaemia is a public health problem that affects about 2 billion people worldwide. It is highly prevalent in developing countries with its prevalence; three to four times higher than that of...
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This study was aimed at assessing the nutrient composition and microbial quality of smoke-dried catfish in Umuahia metropolis. Fresh catfish samples from Orpet satellite market were...
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The 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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This study was designed to find out the effect of mothers occupation on breastfeeding practices in Umuahia South. A questionnaire was distributed to 108 breastfeeding mothers. The study...
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This study was aimed at improving the usage of the highly underutilized watermelon seeds in the production of bread. The evaluation and chemical composition of corn bread produced...
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Diabetes Mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders in which the body has a deficiency of and/or a resistance to insulin (Jarrett, 2008). In 2003, 194 million people aged 20 to 79 years...
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Globally, the burden of non-communicable disease has rapidly increased. In the year 2001, non-communicable disease accounted for 60 percent (60%) of the 56.5% million deaths worldwide and...
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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of processing methods on the nutrient, mineral, vitamin and anti-nutrient content of Vernonia amygdalina. The vegetable was harvested from...
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Vegetables are rich sources of vital ingredients in healthy and balanced human and animal diets (Osuagwu, 2008). They are fresh and edible portions of an herbaceous plant. Green leafy...
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The study was designed to determine the food consumption pattern and nutritional status of Okada riders in Ikwuano L.G.A. A total of 440 respondents were selected using simple random...
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This study was carried out to determine the effect of different processing methods on the nutrient and anti-nutrient content of Dioscorea bulbifera. The Dioscorea bulbifera was purchased...
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This work was carried out to determine the chemical composition of indigenous snacks consumed in Aniocha North L.G.A and their consumption pattern. Structured questionnaires (400) were...
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The aim of this study was to assess the nutrient quality of biscuits made from composite flours of local grains and ginger. Maize, African yam bean and ginger were purchased from local...
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The aim of the study was to assess breakfast eating habits and nutritional status of undergraduates in public Universities in Enugu State. This cross sectional study was carried out using...
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This was a cross sectional study carried out to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity among health practitioners. A total of 353 health workers (comprising 197 males and 156...
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The study investigated the chemical composition, glycemic index and consumer’s acceptability of blends of pulpy guava and watermelon juice using standard methods. The results revealed that...