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Adolescence is a period of increased responsibility, autonomy and large influence of
peers. During this period, young people gradually take over the responsibility for their
own eating...
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This study examines the influence of family support and work environment on the
attitude and breastfeeding practice of mothers working in establishments located in
Calabar, Cross River State....
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This research was carried out to determine the effect of processing on the nutritional
composition of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) seed flour and sensory evaluation of
soup...
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Poor nutrition and physical inactivity are important risk factor in Type 2 Diabetes
mellitus (T2DM). Exercise forms part of the diabetes management plan, and regular
exercise has been shown...
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Nutritional and chemical values of three underutilized indigenous leafy vegetables of Izzi
land in Ebonyi State of Nigeria; Zanthoxylum zanthoylo ides, Vitex doniafla and Adeflia
cissamplo...
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Chemical composition and amino acid profile of some selected indigenous dishes in Abia
State, Nigeria was investigated. The indigenous dishes (Achara soup, Okro soup, Oha soup,
Odudu and...
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This cross sectional study aimed to assess infant feeding, health care practices and
the antbropometric status of the under-five children of rural dwellers in Ihitte-
Uboma, Imo State. A...
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Diabetes Mellitus (DM) have been known to be a public health problem. The concept
of studying health seeking behaviours has evolved with time and today it has become
a tool for understanding...
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Exclusive breastfeeding provides many benefits to both infants and mothers. Despite the
introduction of laws aimed at protecting the practice of exclusive breastfeeding, the
coverage of...
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Nutrition is a fundamental pillar of human life and its requirement varies with respect to
age, gender and during physiological changes such as pregnancy. The aim of this study
was to assess...
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Ingesting food is one of the most important activities that every living organism engages
itself on daily basis, more especially human beings and other active locomotive animals.
Therefore,...
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This study was carried out to assess the influence of parental knowledge, attitude and feeding
practices on anthropometric status of preschool children (2-5 years) in Umuahia North. Data
...
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The study was to analyze the chemical composition and sensory evaluation of biscuits
produced from wheat flour, tigernut and dates pulp blends. Five (5) formulations of biscuits
were prepared...
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Renal disease is a growing public health problem worldwide. Knowledge about
the disease has been documented to lead to early recognition, prompt treatment
and halt progression to end-stage...
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This study was carried out to assess the nutrition knowledge, infant and young children
feeding practices among nursing mothers in Mgbidi, Oru West L.G.A., Imo State and the
anthropometric...
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There has been considerable concern on the large price increases on food which
may lead to increased malnutrition, especially among the poor in the developing
world. The growth of agriculture...
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Pregnancy is a time of tremendous physiological changes that demand healthy dietary and
lifestyle choices. During pregnancy there is increased demand for nutrient and energy by
the mother...
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This work assessed the current status of awareness of exclusive breastfeeding promotion in Abia
State. It investigated the effects of exclusive breastfeeding promotion through...
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The study was designed to determine the contribution of snacks to the energy and nutrient intake of undergraduates which was carried out in Federal Polytechnics Nekede in Umudibia...
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The study was designed to determine the food habits and nutritional status of undergraduates in two tertiary institutions in Imo State. A total of 400 respondents were randomly selected. A...
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Hypertension is a major health problem throughout the world because of its prevalence and its association with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. The study was designed to determine...