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The study explored the accessibility of culturally relevant foods in households in rural areas of Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State. Four hundred and ten (410)...
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The study assessed knowledge and practice among childbearing age women on periconceptional folic acid supplementation (PFAS) and its health implications. The study adopted survey...
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The acceptability of biscuit made from rice and wheat flour enriched with carrot slurry was investigated. The results reviewed that Moisture Content of flour blends ranged 5.91% to 7.46%,...
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Software for generating optimal operational parameters for different capacities and throughput of bambara nut processing machine was developed. This study saw to the development of a...
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Nutrition is a fundamental pillar of human life, health and development across the entire life span (WHO. 2017). Nutrition is the sum total ofthe processes involved in the intake and...
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Micronutrient deficiencies are common among women ofreproductive age (15 to 49 years of age), especially those residing in low and middle income countries where diets often lack diversity...
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There is increasing shill in dietary consumption and energy expenditure that coincides with economic, demographic, and epidemiological changes. Currently developing countries are...
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The study evaluated the food habits and anthropometric status ofKeke drivers in AbaNorth Local Government Area, Abia state. The study used a cross sectional study design. Four hundred and...
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Micronutrient deficiencies in women of reproductive age (WRA) are known to impair health, pregnancy outcomes and growth as well as the development of their offspring. This study was...
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This study aims to determine the trends and patterns of infant and young child feeding practice in Nigeria using nationally representative data from NDHS (Nigerian demographic health...
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The nutrient composition, minerals and anti-nutrient properties of fresh, steamed and baked tofu coagulated with grape juice was studied. The proximate composition, mineral content,...
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Nutritional status is a measurement of the extent to which an individual's physiologic need for nutrients is being met. This study assessed the nutritional status and environmental...
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The study assessed the nutrition knowledge, dietary habits and prevalence ofhypertension among undergraduates in School of Nursing Amachara Abia State. The Specific objectives...
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Major eating habit, widely acknowledged to be associated with such poor dietary habits is meal skipping. Meal skipping has been widely documented among various populations within the West...
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The study assessed the nutrition knowledge, breakfast consumption pattern and prevalence of obesity among undergraduate in school of nursing Amachara, Abia State. Two hundred and...
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Ultra-processed foods are formulations of ingredients, mostly of exclusive industrial use, typically created by series ofindustrial techniques and processes. The general objective...
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The study examined the nutrient and antinutrient composition of kale {Brassica oleraceae) and sensor)' properties of diets prepared with kale. Fresh kale leaves were obtained at...
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The study assessed appropriate complementary feeding practices and anthropometric status of children aged 6-23 months in Umuahia North LGA of Abia state. A community based cross-sectional...
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Food classification according to NOVA classification system categorizes foods into four groups which includes: group 1: unprocessed/ minimally processed, group 2: processed culinary, group...
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The purpose ofthis study was to determine the breastfeeding practices and level of awareness on the consumption of galactagogues among lactating mothers in Ikwuano LGA ofAbia state. A...
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The proximate and physical composition of bread supplemented with sunflower seeds were studied in an experiment that lasted for three weeks. Toasted sunflower seeds were purchased from...
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Adolescence is a vulnerable period but also a window of opportunity to address physical and mental health, catch up with growth and ensure improved future outcomes (Reference Banati). It...
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Malnutrition is one of the greatest problems affecting millions of people, particularly the children, in developing countries and this is due to lack ofadequate intake ofquantity and...
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Lactation failure or insufficiency can be very devastating and require immediate intervention as the use of breast milk substitutes can increase the risk of morbidity and mortality...
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This study examined the food environment, snacking behavior and the anthropometric status of secondary school students in Umuahia South Local Government area of Abia state. Data collection...