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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...
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Poor dietary pattern is amongst the major causes of morbidity and mortality among adolescents especially in the developing countries like Nigeria. This study examines the the dietary...
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This study was carried out to assess the perception of pregnant women towards the nutrition education approaches and messages delivered during antenatal clinics in health centres and...
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The nutritional knowledge and practice of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike undergraduate students. The study adopted a cross sectional study involving a random...
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This study was carried out to assess the perception of pregnant women towards the nutrition education approaches and messages delivered during antenatal clinics in health centres and...
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The study aimed at assessing the knowledge and intake of vegetables and fruits among traders in Umuahia South L.G.A. of Abia state Nigeria. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study...
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The study evaluated the micro nutrient composition and functional properties of fermented almond nuts. Almond nuts were divided into two portions, the first portion was milled into...
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The use of vegetable proteins, especially from underutilized or neglected oil seeds and legumes, as enrichment for ready-to-eat snack foods has been identified as a viable...
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Obesity is one the very important nutritional disorders in developing countries. Hence, a study was carried out to evaluate the prevalence of obesity and overweight among house wives in...
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Women ofreproductive age in Ikwuano LGA are vulnerable due to their increased nutrients need. Due to this, inadequate nutrient intake among women ofreproductive age and other micronutrient...
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Chin-chin snacks were produced from composite flours of wheat, cocoyam and pigeon pea with the following formulation; sample WCPO (100% wheat), WCP1 (80% wheat, 10% cocoyam, 10% pigeon pea...
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Food insecurity amongst University students is a rising crisis. Students’ inability to access nutritional food on a consistent basis can negatively impact their dietary practices,...
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The study was carried out to determine the effect of roasted groundnut (Arachis hypogea) on obesity and cholesterol level using rats. Fifteen albino rats of weight in the ranges 70...
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A research on the assessment of feeding pattern and anthropometric status of inmates was conducted at Ikot Ekpene correctional service center, Akwa Ibom state. A total of 220 inmates were...
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The study of nature and extent of food advertisement, focused on the promotion of unhealthy food options in Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture. These studies have shown that food...
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The objective of the study was to assess dietary diversity and anthropometric status of women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Ikwuano local government area. The study was a descriptive...
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This study explores how health belief determinants impact the automatic food selection behaviors of adolescents in public secondary schools in Abia State, Nigeria. A descriptive...