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Nutritional status is the combination of health as influenced by intake and utilization of nutrients and determined from information obtained by physical, biochemical and dietary studies....
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Nutritional adequacy is the key element for human growth and development. Inadequate or excess intake of the nutrients may result to poor nutritional status. However, Dietary diversity has...
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The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and continua breasfeeding and adequate complementary foods for up to two years of...
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Weight problems refers to the existence of either excess amounts of body fat for one’sheight or frame called overweight (or obese), or insufficient body fat called underweight....
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Food environments is described as ‘the collective physical, economic, policy and socio-cultural surroundings, opportunities and conditions that influence people’s food and beverage choices...
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The study evaluated the effect of drying and fermentation on micronutrient composition and sensory evaluation of biscuit made from blends of Hungry rice and almond nuts. Data collected...
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Nutrient composition and sensory properties of steamed and baked tofu were evaluated. Soybean was processed into tofu using baking and steaming operations. Fresh soybean tofu served as the...
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Biscuits are baked dry products, usually with a golden brown color and a crisp texture. Biscuits are not eaten as main meals but are consumed in between meals as snacks and to subside...
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Adolescence is a stage of human life linked with gradual changes and rapid development. This study examined the body image perception, anthropometric status and dietary habit of in School...
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This study evaluates the nutrient composition and sensory attribute of coconut (cocos nucifera L), and pink almond (prunus amygdalu var.dulcis) seed milk blends. The plant milk sample was...
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Smoothies are non alcoholic drinks that is mainly produces by mixing fruits without juicing. They are usually made from blends of fruits which is cultivated in different countries...
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Kunu is non-alcoholic beverage commonly consumed in the Northern Nigeria during the dry season. Five research objectives guided the study. The study used an experimental research design to...
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This study assessed the perception of pregnant women towards nutrition education approaches and messages delivered during antenatal clinics in hospitals and health centers in Aba south and...
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This study assessed the knowledge, perception and techniques adopted by mothers assessing and monitoring the growth and development of under-five aged children in Osisioma L.G.A, The study...
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Growth Monitoring is the process of following and assessing the growth rate of a child in comparison to a standard by, periodic, frequent anthropometric measurements. Only a ew have...
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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...