Human Nutrition and Dietetics

The Effect Of Processing On The Nutrient Composition Of Bambara Groundnut (Voandzea Subterrean) And Acha (Digitaria Exilis).

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 The study determined the effect of processing on the nutrient composition of bambara groundnut and acha. The processing methods used for bambara groundnut were; soaking, dehulling,...

62 pages (11365 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Food Consumption Of Urban And Rural Households In Abia State

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The study investigated the effects of socio-economic variables on the food consumption pattern of selected urban and rural households in Abia State. The households were randomly selected...

81 pages (17827 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Sensory And Chemical Evaluation Of Processed And Unprocessed Porridges Based On Maize And Pigeon Pea Blends

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The aim of the study was to develop nutritious and acceptable blends of complementary food based on pigeon pea and maize. The grains were purchased from Ogige market, Nsukka. After...

76 pages (9249 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Improving The Nutritional Values Of Weaning Foods Used In Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Using Locally Available Cheap Protein Sources.

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Various indigenous complementary food samples such as water yam, unripe banana, cocoyam, pap and fufu were collected from different villages in Akwa Ibom State. Two sets of the...

74 pages (12199 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Analysis Of Trans Fatty Acids Contents Of Street Foods

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The study on transfatty acid content of street foods was conducted in Abja State. Two locations were used in Abia Central Local Government Areas (LGAs) namely: Ikwuano representing the...

62 pages (9199 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Breastfeeding Practices Of Mothers In Ikwuano Local Government In Abia State

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 This research was carried out among 200 breastfeeding mothers and data were collected using a structured questionnaire. The aim of this cross-sectional survey was to know the...

85 pages (15318 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutrient Composition Of Pulp And Sensory Evaluation Of The Juice Of Ripe Wild Mango (Irvingia Gabonensis)

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Irvingia gabonesis is a wide fruit commonly found in the southern Nigeria. The fruit is also known as wild or bush mango which belong the family of Irvingiaceace. The edible pulp of the...

60 pages (8852 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutrient Composition/Sensory Evaluation Of Juice Made From Garcinia Kola (Bitter Kola) Fruit Pulp

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 This study was designed to determine the nutrient composition and sensory evaluation of fruit juice made from Garcinia kola Heckel (Bitter Kola )fruit pulp. The juice was extracted...

73 pages (12449 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Comparative Study Of The Nutritional Status Of Secondary School Day Students And Boarders

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 This study was carried out to compare the nutritional status of Day and - Boarder adolescent students in two selected secondary schools in Okigwe Urban of Imo state. The aim of the...

77 pages (18867 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Assessment Of The Nutritional Status Of School Age Children In Ikwuano

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 A cross-sectional survey was carried out among 120 pupils in Ikwuano local government area in Abia state. The aim of the study included determination of ic subjects'...

58 pages (10302 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Consumer Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards The Use Of Off Season Food Crops In Ohafia L.G.A

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The food sub-sector of Nigeria agriculture parades a large array of staple crops, made possible by the diversity of agro-ecological production systems. The major food crops are:- Tubers —...

79 pages (15323 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Complementary Feeding Practices And Its Impact On The Nutritional Status Of Infants Aged 6-24 Month In Urban And Rural Areas Of Imo State

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A cross sectional study was conducted to determine complementary feeding parches and its effect on nutritional status of infants aged 6-24 months in urban and rural areas of Imo State. A...

141 pages (28623 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Proximate Analysis And Sensory Evaluation Of Short Bread Product From Breadfruit-Wheat Composite Flour

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The possibility of...

65 pages (8829 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Social Cognitive Factors Associated With Body Composition Of Civil Servants In Umuahia North Local Government Area Of Abia State

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 This study was carried out in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State to evaluate the social cognitive factors associated with body composition of civil servants. The...

101 pages (16743 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Iodine Status Of Pre-School Age Children (2-5years) In Ovim, Isuikwuato Local Government Area Of Abia State

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 The study assessed the iodine status of preschool aged children (2-5years) in Ovum lsukwuato LG.A of Aba State. Data was drawn from 100 respondents, (57) males and (43) 1emalc',...

73 pages (14022 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Effect Of Drying On Tile Chemical Composition And Sensory Evaluation Of African Breadfruit (Treculia Africana)

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 This study was conducted to determine the effect of drying on the proximate, micronutrients, ant nutrients, microbial and sensory properties of Treculia africana. The breadfruits...

70 pages (11373 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutrient Composition And Fatty Acid Profile Of African Breadfruit (Treculia Africana) Seeds

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This study determined the nutrient, anti-nutrient composition and fatty acid profile of two varieties of African breadfruit (Treculia africana) seeds using standard assay methods. The...

55 pages (10735 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Social Cognitive Factors Associated With Body Composition Of Students In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike.

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This study evaluated the social cognitive factors associated with body composition of students (adolescents and youths) in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike in Abia stale...

116 pages (20741 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Physico-Chemical And Microbiological Analysis Of Sachet Water Samples From Three(3) Commonly Patronized Brands In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike.

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This was a cross-sectional study carried out to assess the physico-chemical and microbiological quality of commonly patronized sachet water brands in MOUAU. A structured...

109 pages (18167 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Assessment Of Food Consumption Pattern Of 'Keke' Napep Operators In Umuahia Metropolis, Umuahia North Local Government Area Of Abia State.

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The study investigated the food consumption pattern of one hundred and twenty (20) 'Keke' NAPEP operators purposively selected from Umuahia Metropolis. Information on the Socio-economic...

77 pages (13666 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effects Of Processing On The Chemical Content Of African Oil Bean (Pentaclethra Macrophylla)

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The pressures from population growth and poverty contribute to severe malnutrition and continue to al That nearly hail' of' the world's population (Gardener and I I, 2000). Some estimates...

106 pages (21459 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutrient And Phytochemical Contents Of Different Types Of Coconut Fruits In Nigeria

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This study was carried out to determine the proximate nutrient and pliyiocheiiueal contents of coconut fruit samples from the east, west. South and North of Nigeria. the...

76 pages (13766 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Food Properties And Functional Properties Of Blends Of Malted And Un-malted African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis Stenocarpa) And Maize (Zea Mays) Flour Use As Complementary Food

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The food potentials and the properties African yam bean (Sphenostylis Stenocarpa) and yellow dent maize (Zea mays) for use as complementary food was investigated. Four blends of cereal...

84 pages (13747 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutritional Status And Cholesterol Profile Of Business Executives In Delta State (Warri) And Abia State (Umuahia).

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The food intake of a sedentary individual is essential in the maintenance of optimum health. Nutritional status of a sedentary individual is a function of food intake and physical...

71 pages (12608 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Comperative Evaluation Of Chemical And Sensory Properties Of "Ufuku" (Hilde Cjardia Barteri), "Achi" (Brachystegia Eurycoma), And "Akparata" (Afzelia Africana) Used As Soup Thickeners.

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 Ufuku (Hilde gardia barteri), Achi (Brachystegia enUrycoma), and Akparata (Afzelia africana), were processed into flours. The were used to thicken soups coded S113 (ufuku), S285...

65 pages (13444 words) · Projects · 3 years ago
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