Human Nutrition and Dietetics

An Assessment Of Food Consumption Pattern, Nutritional Knowledge And Practice Of Adult (20-45 Years) In Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area Of Enugu State

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Nutritional knowledge has been shown to play an important role in healthy nutrition practices geared towards ensuring optimal health and nutritional status. The study was designed to assess...

111 pages (19481 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Dietary Diversity And Nutritional Status Of Undergraduate In Two Universities In Enugu State

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This cross sectional study was aimed at determining the dietary diversity and nutritional status of undergraduates students in two universities, South East Nigeria. A total of 358 male and...

113 pages (21927 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Prevalence And Determinants Of Obesity Among Adolescents Living In Boarding Schools In Some Selected Local Government Areas Of Enugu State

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This cross sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of obesity amongst adolescents in boarding schools in some selected Local Government Areas of Enugu state. A...

42 pages (16977 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Effect Of Fermentation Period On The Chemical Properties Of Fluted Pumpkin Seeds.

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The study was conducted to assess the effect of fermentation period on the chemical properties of fluted pumpkin seeds. Fluted pumpkin seeds were processed as unfermented and fermented...

54 pages (17212 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutrient Composition And Sensory Evaluation Of Drinks Made From Blends Of Tigernuts, Date Fruits And Orange Fruits

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Nigeria is faced with malnutrition and this affects all age groups especially the vulnerable population. The objective of this study is to determine the nutrient composition and sensory...

77 pages (15818 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Chemical Composition And Sensory Attributes Of Biscuits Developed From Sorghum And Watermelon Seeds Flour Blends

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The main aim of this study was to produce and access the nutrients, phytochemicals and sensory attributes of biscuits developed from sorghum and watermelon seed flour blends. The grains...

1 page (18285 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutritional Assessment Of Patients With Type II Diabetes Mellitus Attending Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia.

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The study was designed to assess the nutritional status of patients with type II diabetes mellitus attending Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia. A total of 76 respondents were selected...

66 pages (14077 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutrition Knowledge And Lifestyle Among Adult Traders In Ogbete Market In Enugu North Local Government Area, Enugu State

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The study was undertaken to determine nutrition knowledge and lifestyle among adult traders in Ogbete market in Enugu north local government area (LGA), Enugu state. Data for this report...

78 pages (14006 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Factors That Influence Consumption Of Foods By Undergraduate Students In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State

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University is a critical period regarding unhealthy changes in eating behaviours of students. Many food preferences are established early, but because people make more and more independent...

60 pages (17431 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Assessment Of Quality Of Crude Palm Oil Sold In Major Markets In Enugu State

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The quality of crude palm oil sold in major markets in Enugu state was assessed. The objectives were to collect information on production, processing and storage of crude palm oil from...

63 pages (13591 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Chemical And Organoleptic Attributes Of Some Fresh And Dried Leafy Vegetables (Gnetum Africanum, Vernonia Amygdalina And Telfairia Occidentalis).

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The aim of this study was to determine the chemical composition of three vegetables (Telfairia occidentalis, Gnetum africanum and Vernonia amygdalina leaves in their fresh and dried states)...

96 pages (17877 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Nutrient Composition And Sensory Properties Of Pudding Made From Different Varieties Of Cocoyam

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Evaluation of nutrient composition and sensory properties was carried out on puddings produced from three (3) different cocoyam varieties (“coco-india”, “ede-ofe” and “ede-uhie”) and...

1 page (25767 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Assessment Of Quality Of Palm Oil Sold In Major Markets In Abia North Senatorial Zone, Abia State.

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The quality of palm oil samples obtained from different markets in Abia North senatorial Zone, Nigeria were examined in terms of physicochemical properties.  The result obtained showed...

64 pages (13633 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Food Habits And Nutritional Status Of Bankers In Umuahia Metropolis

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Poor food habit leads to nutritional inadequacy. This cross-sectional study was designed to determine the food habit and nutritional status of bankers in Umuahia metropolis. A total of 150...

82 pages (15651 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Prevalence Of Childhood Overweight And Obesity Among Primary School Children (6-12 Years) In Umuahia South Local Government Area Of Abia State, Nigeria

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The study assessed the prevalence of overweight and obesity of children aged 6 -12 years living in rural communities of Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. A ...

94 pages (19642 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Knowledge, Attitude And Vegetable Consumption Pattern Among Staff Of State Secretariats, Asaba, Delta State

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The study determined the knowledge, attitude and vegetable consumption pattern among staff of state secretariats, Asaba, Delta state, Nigeria. The data for the study were generated by...

66 pages (11459 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Food Insecurity And Nutrition Coping Strategies Amongst Under Graduate Students Of Two Tertiary Institutions In Abia State

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This study assessed the food insecurity and nutrition coping strategies among undergraduates in Abia State Nigeria, focusing on Michael Opkara University of Agriculture Umudike and Abia...

73 pages (15355 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Prevalence Of Severe Acute Under Nutrition Among School Age Children (6 – 12) Years In Ujodo Development Centre, Enugu State

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This study was carried out to assess the prevalence of severe acute undernutrition among school-age children between the age group of 6 – 12 years in Ujodo Development Centre, Enugu State....

Projects · 3 years ago

Nutritional Status And Cardiovascular Risk Factors In Older Persons (65 Years And Above) In Etinan L. G. A. Akwa Ibom State

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Adequate nutrition  and  good  lifestyle are  important determinants of  health in  older persons in  order  to  reduce risks  of ...

123 pages (24249 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutrient Composition And Sensory Attribute Of Biscuits Made From Flour Blends Of African Yam Bean, Corn And Almond (Fruit) Seeds

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The study assessed the chemical composition and sensory attributes of biscuits made from    African yam bean flour and corn flour blends. The African yam bean, corn and Almond...

81 pages (15394 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Obesity And Blood Pressure Among Adults In Umuahia North L.G.A, Abia State

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The study was aimed at assessing the relationship between obesity and blood pressure among adults in Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia state. The study was a cross-sectional survey...

45 pages (11837 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Factors Influencing The Practice Of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Women In Aba North Local Government Area Of Abia State

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This study was carried out to assess the factors affecting the practice of exclusive breastfeeding in Aba North Local Government Area of Abia State. All the health centers and hospitals...

1 page (14359 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Knowledge, Attitude And Utilization Of Genetically Modified Foods In Umuahia Metropolis In Abia State.

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This study examines the knowledge, attitude and utilization of genetically modified foods in Umuahia metropolis in Abia State. The study was a cross-sectional study. A multi- stage sampling...

35 pages (16226 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Chemical Composition And Amino Acid Profile Of Some Selected Indigenous Dishes In Edo State

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This study evaluated the chemical composition and amino acid profile of some selected indigenous dishes in Edo state. The indigenous dishes (Okro soup, black soup, owo soup, ogbono soup and...

150 pages (40314 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Socio-Economic Characteristics Of Parents On Anthropometric Status Of Infants (0-59 Months) In Essien Udim Local Government Area Of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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Better nutrition has been shown to have an impact on both cognitive and spatial memory/ academic performance. Parents of lower socioeconomic status tend to have children who are less...

1 page (16435 words) · Projects · 3 years ago
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