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 This study was carried out to assess the complementary feeding practices and dietary diversity among children 6-23 months in Umuahia North local Government area of Abia State. The...

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 Malnutrition is the intake of an insufficient, surplus or disproportionate amount of energy and/or nutrients. Malnutrition is a significant global public health burden with greater...

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 This study assessed the knowledge, attitude and perception of older persons (60 years and above) towards the consumption offruits and vegetables in Enugu South L.G.A Enugu State. The...

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 Though undervalued, spices form an integral part of our diet because they determine the taste, colour and preserving quality of foods. Their flavour, taste,' and colour enhances the...

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 Prevalence Of Severe Acute Malnutrition (Sam) Among Children Aged 6-10 Years In Umuahia South, Abia State. Severe acute malnutrition is the most extreme and visible form of under...

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Malnutrition among children remains one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in the world.This study aimed to assess the prevalence ofmalnutrition of children from 2-5...

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This study aimed at determining some physicochemical properties of some fruit juice sold in Umuahia metropolis, Abia State. The nitrite, nitrate, n-nitrosaminc, as well as their by-product...

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 Breastfeeding is a natural and critical act that provides optimally, the energy and nutrients required to satisfy all the needs of the child during the first half of infancy and'...

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Child malnutrition, due to poor quality of complementary foods, is a major cause ofmortality among children in many sub-Saharan Africa. Nigeria inclusive. The study aimed to develop a...

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 Unhealthy diet is a primary risk factor for non-communicable diseases. University student are known to engage in health risking lifestyle behaviours including risky eating...

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This study determined the proximate, phytochemical and sensory properties of biscuits made from flour blends of Hungry rice and boiled fluted pumpkin seeds. Experimental design was used for...

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The study evaluated the effect of drying and fermentation on proximate, phytochemical and functional properties of biscuit made from blends of Hungary rice and almond nuts. The study used...

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The objective of this study was to evaluate serum iron concentration among pregnant women in Ikwuano L.G.A, Abia state. Inadequate iron intake can lead to varying degrees of deficiency,...

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Though undervalued, spices form an integral part of our diet because they determine the taste, colour and preserving quality of foods. Their flavour, taste, and colour enhances the...

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This study determined the effect of n-hexane extract of Emilia sonchifolia leaves on some.haematological parameters in rats exposed to sodium arsenite (NaAsO2). Twenty eight (28) male...

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This study is aimed at assessing the nutrition knowledge, breakfast consumption pattern and prevalence of obesity among undergraduates in Abia state university, Uturu. A multi stage...

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The study was carried out to ascertain the vitamin and minerals contents of scones supplemented with whole sunflower seed. Sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus) were procured at Roban Stores,...

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Food insecurity is a growing public health issue and a barrier to students achieving adequate nutrition. This study assesses food insecurity, physical activity and anthropometric status...

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This study assessed the nutrition knowledge, dietary habits and prevalence of hypertension among undergraduates in Abia State Polytechnic, Aba. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional...

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This study assessed the anthropometric indices, dietary patterns and prevalence of eating disorder among In-school adolescents in Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria. Cross...

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 Plasma total cholesterol is both unhealthy (in a concentration above the upper limit of normal:>240mg/dl) and as well important in the body (in a concentration within the...

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 Studies on the responses of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rocs') to various Agroforestry- based crop management practices were carried out in 2004 and 2005 at Umudike, Nigeria. A 3x3x3...

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This study was carried out to assess the household food security, dietary habit and academic performance oi school age children in Ohafia Local Government Area Of Abia State, Cross...

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 Nigeria is a diverse society with various cultural groups that each have their own traditional soups. These soups are commonly eaten with dietary staples like cassava, yam. cocoyam....

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The nutrient composition, mineral contents and anti-nutrient properties of fresh, steamed and microwaved tofu coagulated with grape fruit was studied. The results showed that moisture...